New Tech Odessa Lottery Opens as 60 Spots Available
About 60 spots are available for New Tech Odessa lottery with remaining applicants placed on a waiting list. Letters notifying status go out March 18, magnet school placement applications due April 1. Do not call the school for results. For more information call 456-8890. ON THE NET ecturcountyisd.org
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Autism World Around Us education class at Odessa College
Parents teachers and child care staff can gain insight into the autism spectrum during Odessa College Continuing Education's The Autistic World Around Us. The class runs 8 am to 4 pm Saturday in Annex B Room 121. Tuition is $49 and advance registration is advised.
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Annex B
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Texas Thunder Fest in Gardendale May 17 to 19
Texas Thunder, a Texas music fest in Gardendale May 17 through 19, features the Casey Donahew Band Randy Rogers Band Josh Abbott Band and other acts. Single day tickets cost 35 dollars while weekend passes run 65 dollars with camping starting at 110 dollars. Tickets are sold at Graham Central Station Odessa Rockin Rodeo Arriba Midland or by calling 855 362 0535.
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Sequester could hit Texas but Permian Basin spared
Economist Ray Perryman says the Permian Basin will face limited effects from federal spending cuts, with impacts on border security and airport operations but not a substantial hit. Texas officials cite protected programs and a stronger state economy, while GMU estimates a $16.0 billion GDP drop and about 159,473 jobs lost nationally, with education funding cuts risking 930 teacher aides and Head Start for 4,800 children.
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Odessa College hosts annual job fair drawing all ages
Odessa College welcomed Odessans and students of all ages to the 2013 Annual Job Fair. Participants praised one‑stop access to opportunities, while Texas Department of Criminal Justice staff explained careers and recruitment. About 25 eighth graders from Alamo Junior High toured the event to learn college entry steps.
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Jeter
Michelle Perez
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Alamo Junior High School
Midland
Man files bar complaint over Ector County medical examiner issues
Basrop County resident David Fisher, a document consultant, petitions the Texas Bar alleging District Attorney Bobby Bland conspired to use fraudulently issued death certificates and violated federal organized crime laws. He cites two court hearings challenging the ME's office, while Bland defends the autopsies as proper and court-approved.
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Ector County
David Fisher
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Tarrant County
Jan David Clark
James Spencer Williams
Coral Reefs Hope Renewed With New Caribbean Tactic
Conservationists off Jamaica and Caribbean shores pursue a fresh method to restore vanishing coral reefs. The Life page outlines the approach and its intended impact on marine ecosystems.
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