Take Flight aids ECISD dyslexia program across campuses
ECISD launched Take Flight in 2008 to support dyslexic students with 717 identified across levels. The program includes 33 positions with a pool of trained teachers and celebrates success stories like Hayden Kidd and Aaron Aguilar while the Dyslexia Parent Network of Odessa organizes parent education and school collaboration.
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Tassy Miller
ECISD
Lisa Wills
Wills
Vincent
Miller
Lainie
Kevin Kidd
Hayden
Permian High School
Reagan Magnet Elementary
Lainie Kidd
Monica Aguilar
Aaron
Burnet Elementary
Aguilar
Mary Hanson
Odessa College
Monica
Hanson
Odessa
Jacqui
Mark Gore
Kidds
N. Sam Houston Ave
Gore
Hannah
Ecisd Be
Uts
Dyslexia Resources and Online Communities Mentioned
Odessa based Dyslexia Parent Network promotes support via Facebook. The Power of Dyslexia site highlights famous individuals with dyslexia. ECISD Special Education department provides resources through Ector County ISD pages for awareness and services.
Hospital redirects rape victims
In El Paso a local nonprofit reports about 15 rape victims were turned away when seeking a rape kit exam at a hospital. Center Against Sexual and Family Violence says emergency rooms admit patients but cannot perform the forensic exam due to lack of trained nurses. Del Sol Medical Center says it provides basic training and has kit access, while noting SANEs provide preferred certification.
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EL Paso
Virginia Rueda
Center Against Sexual and Family Violence
el Paso Times
Cindy Stout
del Sol Medical Center
Costume safety tips for Halloween f or kids
Guidance on choosing fitting costumes with break away capes and clear vision. Emphasizes unobstructed view, limited mask use, skin safe face paint, visibility with flashlights and reflective gear, proper footwear, adult supervision, and periodic costume checks to prevent hazards during trick or treat outings.
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Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Body found in trunk of burning car near Austin
In Del Valle, a body was discovered in the trunk of a car that had been set ablaze. Fire crews found the remains early Sunday and the Travis County sheriff's office opened an investigation. Due to extensive fire damage, the cause of death remains undetermined.
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Austin
del Valle
Travis County Sheriff's Office
Kristen Dark
Austin American-Statesman
Dark
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