Bark in the Park at Hogan Park in Midland
The Alzheimer's Association hosts its sixth annual Bark in the Park at 9 a.m. Saturday at Hogan Park Midland with contests for cutest costume owner look alike best trick and demonstrations. Pet therapy grooming Dog Tales Hospice Hounds and Pet Peace of Mind information available plus microchipping by Midland Animal Services. Contact Janet Cross for details.
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Alzheimer's Association
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Midland
Midland Animal Services
Dog Park
Janet Cross
Nature Conservancy Davis Mountains Preserve Hiking Event
The Nature Conservancy Davis Mountains Preserve opens for a public hike May 23 from 9 am to 4 pm with activities including hiking camping horseback riding and photography. The 4 mile moderately difficult route ends at a high overlook. sign in at Mclivor Conservation Center to participate and call Pam at 432-837-2290 to reserve a spot.
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Nature Conservancy
Davis Mountains
Mclivor Conservation Center
Pam
Davis-Mountains.com
ECISD to award raises amid $15.2 million M&O shortfall
ECISD Chief Financial Officer David Harwell told trustees maintenance and operations funding for 2015 16 is down 15.2 million dollars while salaries for teachers media specialists counselors and nurses rise about 2 percent. The district will pay a 500 step plus 500 for staff already in place and maintain a 3000 teacher retention bonus and 800 classroom aide bonus. The raises cost about 2.3 million dollars with no final budget yet as the legislature remains in session. ECISD plans action at May 19 after a work study.
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Ector County Isd
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Tom Crowe
Keith Garinger
Garinger
Crowe
ECISD
Groundbreaking for new student residence and dining hall
A ground breaking ceremony marks the start of construction on a new student residence and dining hall with completion planned for the fall of 2016. The event was reported by Mark Sterkel of the Odessa American.
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Mark Sterkel
UTPB to Build Large Residence and Dining Facility
UTPB officials and students broke ground on a three story residence and dining hall across from the Science and Technology Building after Board of Regents approval in 2013. The $39.3 million project covers 120 842 square feet and will provide 312 beds and a two story dining hall serving about 750 students with 375 seated. Completion is set for July 2016 and opening in fall 2016. Funding comes from Revenue Financing System Bond Proceeds. President Watts notes parking will be tight temporarily but more spaces will be added. The complex includes four bedroom two bath units and two bed one bath units with study rooms lounges and resident advisor units on each floor.
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Science and Technology
UTPB
Board of Regents
David Watts
West
Texas
Watts
Odessa eyes easing water rules after rains boost lakes
Odessa officials plan a news conference next week to discuss relaxing water restrictions as Lake J.B. Thomas rises above 70 percent for the first time in decades. City leaders note rain-filled lakes CRMWD operate, with EV Spence and O H Ivie also improving, while drought status is declared over by the Texas Water Development Board. Local water policy remains tied to odd even watering days until further notice.
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Turner
Richard Morton
Texas
Texas Water Development Board
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J.B. Thomas
CRMWD
EV. Spence
O.H. Ivie
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