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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 2012
Page
4
Funding discussions reveal an annual $8 billion gap amid calls for restoring grants. Moak cites 2010 11 Texas school operations spending at $43 billion while Monk warns of a continuing crisis. Six suits representing over 600 districts claim Texas funds public schools unfairly and unconstitutional. Monk will resume cross examination Tuesday as the state defends the system.
Monk testified in a major Texas school funding case as Dietz prepares a ruling that could trigger a Legislature overhaul. Moak pinned the impact of standards and funding on graduation, noting only 53 percent of current ninth graders are on track and 60 percent of low income students may miss graduation, amid rising enrollment and prior stimulus aid.
Odessa police charged Marcelo Escamilla Tafoya Jr and Adam Rios with possession of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence after narcotics were found in their Ford Expedition. Officers stopped the vehicle on East Ridge Road for failing to stop at a sign. a drug-sniffing dog indicated narcotics presence. A quantity of crack cocaine was found in a drink to destroy it, with a plastic bag of cocaine also located. Rios had white powder on his nose. Both men held on $40,000 bonds.
An Odessa man, Higinio Lombrano Garcia, 34, was charged with injury to a child and misdemeanor assault after he punched at his girlfriend’s son who tried to defend his mother. He is held on $16,500 bond at the Ector County Detention Center.
A 28 year old Odessa man, Jose Antonio Fuentez Jr, faces a first degree felony charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver after police found 7.4 grams of cocaine in his vehicle and a gram on his person. He was released on a $50,000 bond.
The Odessa League showcases Merry Marketplace as its biggest yearly fundraiser with about 75 booths a fashion show Breakfast with Santa and a silent auction. Organizers aim to surpass last year’s $100 000 in proceeds to benefit local charitable groups.
Shopping hours run Friday 1 am to 6 pm Saturday 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday noon to 5 pm. Admission $6 per person $5 per stroller. Thursday preview party 6 pm to 8 pm $75 with entertainment auction dinner and first look at booths. Friday Ladies Luncheon $60 includes champagne shopping lunch and fashion show. Saturday Breakfast with Santa 10 am to noon free in Barn G.
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