Down syndrome information bill passes Texas Senate
State Rep Brooks Landgraf filed a bill to give more information to expectant parents after a likely Down syndrome diagnosis. The measure passed the Senate on Tuesday and moves to Governor Abbott for approval. Landgraf praised the bill, noting it had cleared both chambers this session.
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Local seventh grader falls short at Scripps spelling bee
Evan Haley of Bowie Junior High School did not advance past the preliminary rounds in the 2015 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D C. His mother Rhonda Haley said they will remain through the bee, with the final round slated for Friday.
Aquatic Centers to Open This Summer Season
Sherwood Family Aquatic Center at 4520 N Dixie Blvd and Woodson Family Aquatic Center at 1020 East Murphy St reopen Saturday and Sunday then June 6 to August 9. Hours are 1 to 7 pm daily and 1 to 8 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Admission ranges from free for babies under 11 months to $4 for adults with reduced rates for children and seniors.
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Big Spring Art Association Awards Show Scheduled
The Big Spring Art Association will hold an awards show at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Heritage Museum on 510 Scurry Street in Big Spring. Exhibits span acrylics, pastels, photography and more with a 4 p.m. pickup after the reception. Contact Kay Smith or Burns by email or phone for details.
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Police seek accused gunman in Odessa Del Rio Drive shooting
Odessa police hunt for Isai Hurtado Salvatierra, accused gunman in a Del Rio Drive shooting that killed 24 year old Jose Chavarria. Neighbors recall a tense argument before shots rang out around 7 05 to 7 14 p m with a murder warrant issued but cause of the alley incident unclear.
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Wednesday at the George H W Bush Center ceremony photos
Odessa American photographer Edyta Blaszczuk captures moments at the George H W Bush Commemorative Center event with focus on attendees and speeches.
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Veterans head to Washington on second Permian Basin Honor Flight
On Wednesday night at the George HW. and Barbara Bush Commemorative Center at CAF former servicemen and women gathered to be sent to Washington D.C. for the second Permian Basin Honor Flight. Ernie Showalter and Thomas Chandler spoke of excitement and plans to keep each other on track as they prepare to depart at 6 a.m. with guardians and fellow veterans for the purpose of visiting monuments built in their honor.
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Barbara Bush
Commemorative Air Force
CAF
Washington, D.C
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Thomas Chandler
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Showalter
ECISD STAAR results show flat or dipping scores
ECISD reports Texas STAAR results across reading writing science and social studies remained flat or declined from last year and fall below state averages. Fifth and eighth grade reading data are pending secondary administration results. Superintendent Crowe notes pockets of excellence but urges district wide growth and deeper analysis of individual student progress.
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