UTPB to Begin Construction With New State Bonds
Texas Legislature approves HB 153 permitting state institutions to issue bonds backed by future tuition revenues for new facilities. UTPB designated $54 million for a science and technology complex and $45 million for an arts convocation facility. House Speaker Craddick said bonds are issued by the institutions and the state covers principal and interest.
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UTPB
State Senate
House
University of Texas
Permian Basin
Tom Craddick
Craddick
R-Midland
Students recreate Middle Ages in Noel Elementary unit
In Noel Elementary School Omega Loera's gifted and talented class Michael Craig and Jeffrey Malcolm participate in a medieval themed lesson. The yearlong study on life in the Middle Ages culminates in Tuesday's events titled Kids Get Medieval.
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Michael Craig
Jeffrey Malcolm
Omega Loera
Noel Elementary School
Noel students celebrate Middle Ages with joust and feast
Noel Elementary School fifth and sixth grade GT students dressed in medieval clothing jousted and feasted to culminate a year of study on the Middle Ages. They learned about medicines, weapons, war methods and armor while noting the harsh realities of the era.
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Noel Elementary School
Kaitlyn Tittel
Michael Craig
Senators Back Bush With Vote On Immigration
In a 55 40 Senate vote bipartisanship held firm against calls to secure the border before immigration changes. Supporters argue for a comprehensive approach tying border enforcement to a path to citizenship, with passage seen as likely by Memorial Day.
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Washington
Bush
Senate
United States
Ken Salazar
D-Colo
Johnny Isakson
R-Ga
Georgia
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Perry predicts 3000 National Guard troops at Texas border
Gov. Rick Perry said on Tuesday he expects about 3,000 National Guard troops to be placed along the Texas border with Mexico as part of a plan announced the previous night by President Bush. Sheriffs, residents and immigrant advocates raise doubts about sending units to the border.
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Rick Perry
National Guard
Texas
Mexico
Bush
ECISD Board Considers Uniform Policy for Junior Highs
ECISD officials told trustees Tuesday that a consistent district wide uniform policy will start when school opens in August. Assistant Superintendent Alma Guerrero outlined the committee’s work with junior high principals teachers and parents to standardize attire including shirts pants belts shoes and other items across all junior highs.
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Ector County Independent School
Alma Guerrero
Guerrero
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