Education advocates march in Austin protest budget cuts
A large group including teachers and education advocates rallied near the Texas Capitol to oppose a $4 billion cut to public schools. They warned lawmakers who supported the cuts will be voted out in November. The rally followed budget talks where the Senate proposal to cut $4 billion prevailed over higher reductions. Democratic lawmakers opposed to cuts joined the protest and praised education defenders.
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Odessa College Board to vote on contracts
Odessa College Board of Trustees meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Joe Zant Community Room to discuss contract renewals for President Gregory Williams and four administrators including Tanya Hughes Virginia Ghisum David Bauske and Ken Tunstall. The meeting covers projects from a $68.5 million bond to campus construction plans and policy updates.
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Washington items fetch over 167000 at Dallas auction
Heritage Auctions in Dallas sold George Washington heirlooms from Bushrod Washingtons descendants for more than 167000. The top lot was Washingtons compass at 59750 and a 24 inch Gunter Scale near 42000. Coffin fragments including a handle totaled over 12000.
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