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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 2015

Page

3

Eckert to lead austin county judicial education role

Redford has held the county judgeship since 2006 and will become the judicial education coordinator for the Texas Association of Counties. Eckert announced the move in July, plans to finish Redford’s unexpired term, and said he aims to study the county budget and meet officials to map future direction. Competing candidates included Clay George and Chet Bales, with praise and well wishes from both sides. Eckert, Odessa native and former ConocoPhillips associate, expressed enthusiasm to serve his home county.

Redford Texas Association of Counties Eckert Ector County Clay George Chet Bales Conoco- Phillips Odessa Permian High School Texas A&m University of Texas At Austin Medical Center

County commissioners wrap up resignation with Ron favored

In a Columbus Day session the Ector County Commission discussed Susan's absence and approved several items. Ron was praised as the candidate with the county’s best interests, while Greg Simmons was humorously tagged “Mr. No” during motions. The panel also accepted donations, approved grants, and reappointed Simmons to the Appraisal District Board.

Ron Susan Redford Ector County Precinct Armando Rodriguez Precinct 2 Greg Simmons Precinct 3 Dale Childers Eddy Shelton Precinct 1 Shelton Simmons

Ector County approves interlocal pact and staff actions

The Ector County commission tabled an open records policy discussion and approved multiple items. Actions include interlocal agreement with Regional Public Defender for Capital Cases, appointment of Pete Anchondo as Precinct 4 constable, hiring a law clerk, cemetery department overtime, an updated immunization secretary job description, a budget amendment of 10,886 dollars for donated revenues, and the accounts payable fund requirements report for October 12.

J. Graham Inc Regional Public Defender Capital Cases Ector County Pete Anchondo Cemetery Department Health Insurance Benefits Committee Symetra Life Insurance Company

Texas lawmaker uninjured in plane crash

Texas state Sen Kel Seliger was uninjured when his single engine plane veered onto a vehicle service road near Dallas Love Field and clipped a fence. The 62 year old Amarillo Republican was alone and was en route back to Amarillo when he took the service road instead of a taxiway.

Dallas Texas Kel Seliger Love Field Jose L. Torres Amarillo Lemmon Avenue Torres Seliger Austin

TEA Sets District Evaluation Criteria and Reporting

Local committees determine the criteria districts use to evaluate performance and ratings and to assess district compliance with statutory reporting and policy requirements. The Texas Education Agency must report the performance ratings and compliance statuses on its website. Districts and charters were required to have

Texas Education Agency

Texas Education Agency posts ratings and compliance status

The Texas Education Agency posted locally determined ratings on the school district website by August 8. Community and student engagement ratings are not part of the state accountability rating system or the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas.

School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas

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