STAAR results show stable scores statewide for fourth year
Texas Education Agency released preliminary STAAR results for spring 2015 showing stable or slightly rising passing rates across grades in reading writing science and social studies. Sixth grade reading passed 76 percent while seventh grade writing rose to 72 percent.
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Midland Odessa honor Flight sent off with ceremony and fundraisers
A Midland and Odessa community send off honors veterans with a banquet, dinner from the Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang, and guidance for a $250,000 funded Honor Flight for about 150 veterans. Donor Cathy Gerety of Dominos raised $10,000. a silent auction and memorabilia sales support a September flight as Permian Basin Honor Flight Director Jeremy West notes the purpose and timing of the trip. Veterans and guardians depart for Washington, D.C., this afternoon and return Saturday.
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Study shows Ebola like cases rise in Texas hospitalizations
A medical journal study reports about a dozen Texans were hospitalized last year with Ebola like symptoms after exposure in Texas. The patients tested negative for Ebola. Lead investigator Dr Wendy Chung noted privacy concerns and possible underreporting due to media attention.
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Dallas
Morning News
Annals of Internal Medicine
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Wendy Chung
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Dallas County Health and Human Services
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