Ridgecrest seeks traffic fixes near Odessa schools
In a Ridgecrest neighborhood between Odessa High School and San Jacinto Elementary, residents led by Rebecca Thomas pressed for a stop sign for 26 years. City studies show traffic surges during school hours but speeds mostly stay within reason. surveys seek options to slow traffic and possibly close streets or curb parking.
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ECISD weighs teen parent center options to trim budget
ECISD discussed Monday a second round of budget cuts including a one time 1.3 million saving from not renovating the Teen Parent Center facilities. Board members heard proposals to potentially sell the Teen Parent Center site at 4803 Plaza Blvd Odessa as the district tallies its 2007 budget reductions.
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Mendez
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Teen Parent Center
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Career Center
Ector County Appraisal District
Plaza Blvd
Odessa
ECISD weighs cuts as state funding risk looms
ECISD officials warned of significant reductions amid possible state budget cuts of over 26 million dollars per year. The district may use 3.2 billion Rainy Day Fund funds if approved, potentially preserving 62 teaching positions but forcing center and program closures. Texas teacher leaders caution sharp choices lie ahead as finances tighten.
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Woman arrested in gunless robbery in Odessa
Naomi Michelle Hill, 27, of 8218 Jay Street, was arrested after allegedly robbing a 7 Eleven at 4121 N West County Road with one arm behind her back at 1 24 am on Tuesday. Hill reportedly took cash, several packages and cartons of cigarettes, according to Lt Gary Duesler of the Ector County Sheriff's Office.
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Odessa
Ector County
Biker advocates balloon launch to aid abused children
Multicolor balloons will rise above Floyd Gwin Park on Saturday for a Day of Awareness hosted by BACA. Daylan Smith and Crisis Center officials say the event invites the public to learn about child abuse resources, with face painting, performances, and a balloon tribute to loved ones.
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Gwin Park
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Morris
Shout Cheerleading
Pop Rock’ Smith
Permian Basin
Escapee arrested on drug charge in Odessa
Odessa police recaptured 22 year old Ryan Dred Thompson after a March 9 courthouse escape. He faces bonds totaling 73500 dollars on charges of possession with intent to deliver and tampering with evidence after allegedly dealing cocaine and Ecstasy on East Ninth Street and swallowing pills to hide them. He was seized by officers at about 7 10 p m near East Ninth Street and is held at the Ector County Detention Center.
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Ector County
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