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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 2014
Page
1
Several statewide races go to runoff including incumbent David Dewhurst and Sen Dan Patrick for lieutenant governor. Voters must cast ballots in their registered party. Early voting runs through today with Election Day on Nov 4. See totals on Page 2A. Details at votetexas.gov.
Medical Center Health System teams with West Texas Food Bank to start the Odessa Farmers Market on the MCH campus at West Second Street and Golder Avenue. Held on the second Saturday each month 9 am to noon, the event blends produce crafts cooking demos kids activities live music and health information. MCHS seeks food and craft vendors via pgarcia echd.org with applications. Prices noted at $100.25.
Several Texas district leaders criticized the STAAR standardized tests in letters to parents, calling them punitive and one size fits all. Dallas area Coppell Longview Van Paris ECISD await statewide results, while ECISD officials analyze local scores. Superintendent Thomas Crowe urged viewing student progress beyond a single test.
Priscilla Mann of United Blood Services helps Ector County Assistant District Attorney Greg Barber donate blood during a Wednesday drive organized by the Ector County Republican Women. Dianne Scott from United Blood Services notes the ongoing need for blood.
In Odessa a joint blood drive by United Blood Services and the Ector County Republican Women's Group used a bloodmobile at 707 Jefferson Ave to boost supply. Senior Donor Recruitment Rep Dianne Scott noted chronic local demand worsened by more workers in the oilfield and irregular schedules, stressing frequent donations to aid Medical Center Hospital and others in the Permian Basin.
Census data show three of the five fastest growing cities nationwide and seven of the top 15 are in Texas. San Marcos Frisco and Cedar Park rank 1 2 and 4 for percentage growth from 2012 to 2013 each expanding by over five percent. Odessa also makes the top 15.
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