Monahans High Band Wins Show, Heads to State in Waco
Monahans High School marching band finishes second in Class 5A at the regional with the winner moving to state. The podium also includes top teams from Odessa Midland Lubbock Amarillo and El Paso as area results list 3A rankings led by Brownfield with Monahans in second place. Monahans and 5A rivals advance to Monday state competition in Waco.
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Odessa Police chaplain named assistant chaplain leader
Jerry Thorpe is honored as the Odessa Police Department and Fire Department marquee chaplain, with Jenkins praising his role in building the Volunteer Police Chaplain Program into the state and nation’s largest. Thorpe retires as pastor of Temple Baptist Church after seven years of service, while the program expands to include Ector County Sheriff and DPS.
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Texas Baptists Debate Move Toward Independent Denomination
Merrell and Houston leaders press for Texas convention autonomy from the Southern Baptist Convention arguing Bible inerrancy and fringe Baptist dissent. They propose allowing out of state congregations to participate while denying active recruitment. Texas contributes significant SBC members funding and seminary students.
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Dallas ISD names Mike Moses as top paid superintendent
Mike Moses signed a five year contract to lead Dallas Independent School District with a 280000 dollar base salary and full benefits making him the highest paid U.S. district leader. He replaces Bill Rojas amid district turmoil and aims to boost teacher morale and student achievement starting January 1. Moses previously served as Texas Tech deputy chancellor and will begin informal work in December.
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Teacher faces $50,000 indictment over student sex case
Gardner, a Hood Junior High School teacher, was indicted for sexual relations with a student after an internet affair that spanned months. Deputy DA Redford says two sexual encounters occurred. Gardner resigned Jan 3. authorities learned of the case from a newspaper report. She was arrested in Coke County after a warrant was issued, posting bond later.
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Oyster season opens with most Texas waters closed
Texas oyster season starts but red tide keeps most coastal waters closed to harvesting. Only certain Galveston Bay areas will open, as TDH notes toxins linger after blooms. Harvest maps are available from local Parks and Wildlife offices.
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Border Patrol finds ton of marijuana in submerged truck
Border Patrol agents spotted a stolen Ford Expedition with bundles inside near the Rio Grande. The driver fled by paddling toward Mexico while Firefighters towed the submerged truck from the river. Inside the vehicle agents found a two way radio and about a ton of marijuana. The truck had been stolen in Florida, Hidalgo County investigators said.
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