West ISD sues insurers over plant explosion losses
West Independent School District sues its insurer, claiming a $53 million loss from last year’s fertilizer plant explosion that killed 15 and injured over 200, with insurers offering $30 million. The suit, filed in Waco district court, names the Texas Association of Public Educators and two insurers.
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Odessa Farmers Market to Launch at MCHS Campus
Odessa Medical Center Health System teams with West Texas Food Bank to open the Odessa Farmers Market on the second Saturday monthly from 9 to noon at the MCH campus at Second Street and Golder Avenue. The market will feature produce crafts cooking demos kids activities live music and health information. MCHS seeks food and craft vendors and accepts applications via email pgarcia echd.org or the project page.
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Plan aims asthma action at ECISD schools
ECISD trustees heard SHAC recommendations to boost asthma education with principal involvement and parent physician action plans on file at schools. The plan aims to cut ER trips by proactive doctor visits and proper trigger management, while seeking stronger nurse support and collaboration with TTUHSC and The Life Center.
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ECISD looks to host health fair for staff and community
ECISD health coordinator Michael Neiman proposes a health fair for staff and community with SHAC awareness. Laura Mathew details on site health services at Lamar and Carver early education centers and on call nurses. The event plans include free health checks and education while SHAC information on the ECISD site will be expanded to improve public access.
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Sheriff: Man Found Dead in Pond Worried About Suspects
Harris County investigators say 60-year-old Jimmy Boyd expressed concerns days before his death. Three suspects face capital murder charges: 19-year-old granddaughter Cierra Jacobs, 17-year-old Carino Ratcliff, and 20-year-old Juan Lopez. Boyd's body was found in a north Houston retention pond after his sister reported him missing. He reportedly warned that Lopez would be blamed if anything happened to him.
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Community teems with fear after weekend shooting and miscommunication
Residents gathered after a man fired an assault rifle from a blue car in the 2000 block of Kermit Highway, sparking multiple 911 calls. No injuries were reported as police searched for the vehicle while urging calm amid recent deadly incidents and ongoing fear in Odessa.
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