Permian teachers face charges amid ongoing investigations
Former ECISD superintendent Hector Mendez says he was told Carrasco Knighten admitted kissing a student. The affidavit states the student confirmed sexual contact and intercourse with Knighten after a May 5 interview, as four Permian female employees resign during probe into improper student relations. A fifth teacher, Mark Lampman, was found dead May 7.
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West firefighters unprepared for deadly West blast
Texas investigators say West volunteers faced a systemic training deficit during the 2013 ammonium nitrate explosion at West Fertilizer Co. The year long report found firefighters were not to blame but exposed to extreme risk and called for state wide training standards and local fire code adoption to improve readiness. The blast killed 15 people and injured more than 200, leveling homes and schools in Central Texas.
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Odessa Man Killed in One Vehicle Crash
Miguel Angel Vallejo, 19, of Odessa, died in a one vehicle crash on the eastbound I 20 near Loop 250 when he lost control, crossed the median and two westbound lanes, and struck a traffic pole. He was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. seatbelt use unknown.
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Safe sober graduation party seeks donations for prizes
Fundraising drives support the Class of 2014 Project Graduation events at Permian and Odessa high schools. Organizers need 30000 dollars, emphasizing a safe all night party at Odessa College Sports Complex with cash prizes, a money machine, raffles, casino games, a DJ, and tug of war.
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Odessa College
Julie Garrett
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