ECISD debates bond amid overcrowding and growth concerns
The Odessa district cites 32,200 plus students and aging facilities, noting 2021 projections near 34,700 and 2026 near 40,000. Officials warn overcrowding affects safety, class size, and lunch lines, urging a $129.75 million bond to add capacity, boost staffing, and support a middle school concept with ninth graders back in high school.
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ECISD
Odessa High School
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Voting deadlines and events for Odessa election
Voter registration is due Oct. 10 with offices at the Ector County Elections Office 1010 Eighth St. Early voting begins Oct. 23 and ends Nov. 3, with Election Day on Nov. 7. The piece notes 1,500 graduating seniors and urges involvement to ensure registration and turnout. Mike Schlueter shares his Odessa ties and comments on the bond election and town hall attendance.
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Ector County Elections Office
Odessa City Council Debates Mor ton Termination and Interim Manager
Councilman Bryant expressed shock at Gonzales motion to terminate Morton and urged respect for city volunteers including ODC board members. He called for greater Odessan civic involvement and cautioned the city faces many challenges. Turner favored appointing an interim city manager with a possible permanent hire in six months and urged calming concerns for residents.
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Gonzales
Morton
ODC
Turner
Odessa
ECISD outlines multi million dollar campus upgrades and new builds
Odessa district plans life cycle projects totaling 29.56 million including roofing HVAC plumbing and window work at all campuses A new high school for 2 500 students costs 131 000 480 planned on the northeast side near Yukon and Faudree roads The district seeks acres at Faudree Yukon and Pear Ranch Aaron Parker for future development Converting Ector Middle School to a high school would cost 30 037 460 a new west side middle school 62 514 557 Secure front entry vestibules 1 123 500 and keypads intercoms buzzers will be used district wide A fiber network 27 115 705 may qualify for federal E Rate funds covering about 85 percent of eligible costs including upgrades to locker rooms bathrooms and the weight room at several campus facilities
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Tom Crowe
Yukon
Faudree
Pear Ranch
Aaron Parker
Ector
Odessa
Crowe
Odessa High School
ECISD
Permian High School
Ratliff Stadium
Citizens Speak Out Against Hospital Tax Increase
Three speakers urged rejection of Medical Center Health System's proposed ad valorem tax hike. Charlene Pearce recalled past hospital hardships and urged spending cuts before asking for more funds. Barry Hill criticized the board for raising taxes to cover deficits, while Carla Ramirez questioned where funds have gone. The next hearing is 5:30 p.m. Sept. 19 with a final vote Sept. 26.
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Ector County
Odessa
MCHS
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Riggs
Barry Hill
District 1
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Hill
Carla Ramirez
MCH
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