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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 2015

Page

3

2011 in Odessa Ector County Indpendent School District highlights

The year 2011 featured large budget cuts and staff losses for ECISD while new programs cost millions. New Tech High opened in the former ATC building, teen pregnancy rankings were noted, redistricting debates sparked protests, and the Permian Basin saw major university growth. Tragedies included the Glover deaths and high profile trials drew national attention.

Redford Ector County Independent School District ECISD Tech High School Tenced Texas Tech Ector County Texas Texas Department of State Health Services Armando Rodriguez Una Voz Unida League of Latin American Citizens National Association For the Advancement of Colored People of The Permian Basin Department of Justice Per Mian Basin Forensic Center Tommy Brown Jr UTPB University of Texas of the Rod Stewart Science Odessa Dick Glover Peggy Glover James Doyle Burwell Glovers Abel Marquez Arlie Jones John “Scott” Gardner White Permian Jerry Joseph Guerdwich Mortimer Florida Mortimer Nimitz Dillard High School Jabari

Courthouse remodel debated as cost concerns rise

The court backs a cost efficient courthouse design not resembling the state capital, stressing austerity. Commissioners discuss trimming bond items, like a parking garage, and routing some costs into the general budget to lower the price tag. A bond >70 million likely fail, and study completion aims for year end before any vote.

Redford Simmons Brinkley Sargent Eddy Shelton Shelton

Gun advocates challenge signs banning guns at Dallas Zoo

A Houston gun advocacy group sent a complaint letter to the Dallas Zoo arguing that signs prohibiting firearms are illegal. Edwin Walker of Texas Law Shield contends that concealed weapons can be carried on public property, including the zoo, while zoo spokeswoman Laurie Holloway notes state law allows the zoo to ban firearms as an amusement park and educational institution.

Dallas Texas Edwin Walker Texas Law Shield Erty Dallas Zoo Laurie Holloway

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