Graduation rate report shows Texas lag and gains nationwide
A federal report released at the Building a Graduation summit in Washington shows Texas as a challenge state with little progress from 2002 to 2009 while states overall edged upward. ECISD lagged by about seven points behind the state average, though improvements after 2009 reflect dropout-recovery efforts and curriculum changes guided by Superintendent Hector Mendez.
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Odessa man faces aggravated assault charges after February beating
A 25-year-old Odessa man Danny Halbrooks Jr. was arrested on Saturday and held on a $20,000 bond on aggravated assault charges for beating 44-year-old Freddie Lee Decker with a club on February 22 in the 6800 block of Stevenson Avenue. Decker required medical care for a fractured forearm and other injuries after the attack. a 21-year-old accomplice was also involved, though details about him were not clear.
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