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ABC Big 2 NewsEducation Foundation awards $75,000 in grants to ECISD teachersODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Education Foundation of Odessa recently awarded $75,031.35 to Ector County ISD teachers for the 2024-2025 school year through its grants program. “Teacher grants are at the heart of the Education Foundation,” said Education Foundation Executive Director, Celeste Potter. “Each year it brings the Foundation Board and Grants Committee members joy […]
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ABC Big 2 NewsICYMI: Top headlines from across the BasinEditor’s Note: The video above first aired in November 2023. PERMIAN BASIN (KMID/KPEJ) – Here are the top stories from around the Basin for the week ending on August 9. Crews with Odessa Fire Rescue responded to Aghorn Operatons on Monday, following reports of a fire near West 35thStreet and Kermit Highway. Crews were able […]
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Odessa AmericanMuri announces he's retiring from ECISDAug. 9—Ector County ISD Superintendent Scott Muri has announced his retirement in a Facebook post. He said he will be meeting with the board of trustees next week to discuss his retirement. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday in the board room of the administration building, 802 N. Sam Houston Ave. "Serving the children, staff, and community of Ector County ISD is one of the greatest ...
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ABC Big 2 NewsRep.Landgraf: Remediation efforts continue at PBC fire siteECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – State Representative Brooks Landgraf provided another update on the Permian Basin Containers fire site, following a visit to the site and continued communication with officials from the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality and residents in the area. Remediation efforts continued at and around the site with 11 crew members working […]
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Family, friends celebrate OFR promotions at badge-pinning ceremonyOdessa Fire Rescue made some promotions at its badge pinning ceremony on Friday, moving more than 25 people up to the next rank in their career.Odessa, TX1 day ago
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The Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang is planning to serve food to the Ruidoso communityODESSA, Texas (KOSA) -The fire that broke out in Ruidoso, New Mexico damaged people’s homes and their belongings. The Odessa Chuck Wagon gang is planning to go to Ruidoso to support the people who were affected. The Odessa Chuck Wagon gang is planning to serve food to the Ruidoso...Odessa, TX1 day ago
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Allen gaining experience off the fieldIf you're a fan of UT Permian Basin football, then you've heard of Malik Allen before. More commonly known for chasing down ball carriers and quarterbacks off the edge, Allen recently started interning at the Odessa American as a sales representative. "I found out about this internship from Elisa Vigil,...Odessa, TX2 days ago
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West Texas School District Faces $12 Million Budget Shortfall, Superintendent Champions Teacher Spending Amid CutsIn West Texas, the Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) is struggling to stay financially solvent amidst rising costs and stagnant state funding. Scott Muri, the district's superintendent, who is known for his effective educational leadership, has faced a significant budget deficit of $12 million for the 2024-25 school year. According to a report by the Texas Tribune, the district has been aggressively cutting costs – from seeking cheaper internet providers to shuttering two schools. Nevertheless, Muri insists on preserving teacher spending as a means to continue the improvement seen in the district's academic performance.1 day ago
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Odessa AmericanEctor County Felony Dispositions: August 9, 2024Aug. 9—The following is a list of recent first and second-degree felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk's Office. Noemi Acosta. Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Dismissed. Pleaded guilty to assault of a family/household member. Five years Texas Department of Corrections. Isaac Carrasco. Aggravated robbery. Two counts. Pleaded guilty. 15 years Texas Department of ...
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On3.comTop 25 high school football players in TexasNo state produces more elite high school football players each year than the state of Texas, with national rankings littered from beginning to end by Lone Star State prospects. The 2025 and 2026 classes again look to be stacked with talent, including multiple five-star recruits and top-50 national prospects in both age groups. Below are […]The post Top 25 high school football players in Texas appeared first on On3.
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93.1 KISS FMTexans Paying a Lot for These Popular Back-to-School ItemsI’ll be the first to admit that I don’t know how parents in Texas make it happen, while I am not a parent, I’m just in awe how parents seem to be able to juggle everything. Right now, we know that most families are getting ready to go back to school, this is paired with the fact that inflation is hitting most Texas families pretty hard yet they still need to buy the items necessary for the students to have what they need to go back to school.
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98.7 Kiss FMGet Your Glasses Ready For West Texas Wine Festival Benefitting Frontier TexasCalling all Texas wine connoisseurs! Give your taste buds a treat on Saturday, October 19th, and help out Frontier Texas with the second annual West Texas Wine Festival. You'll have plenty of wines to sample at this event benefitting Frontier Texas and its facility expansion and renovation campaign. Join us...
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Gov. Greg Abbott on Harris-Walz, Trump, 2024 electionTexas Governor Greg Abbott sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to discuss the hype over the Harris-Walz ticket, Donald Trump and if GOP infighting will have an impact this November.4 hours ago
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Highway 98.9Here’s When The Farmer’s Almanac Predicts The First 2024 Frost For TexasAll of us in Texas are pretty much tired of the heat aren't we?. It's been a long summer in the Lone Star State, and most of us are simply waiting for relief. So are our air conditioners, which have to have broken down at least once during these triple digit days. So fall temperatures are set to be welcomed with open arms.
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Highway 98.9Texas Drivers Advised To Avoid These Very Popular PlacesMillions of Texas drivers were recently warned about using a certain, super common, time saving service. The warning was issued as part of an "Ozone Action Day" declared by the TCEQ for Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Galveston and Brazoria. "Ozone Action Days" could be declared anywhere in Texas at any time...
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Three Texas Arts Organizations Receive M-AAA Artistic Innovations GrantsThe Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) has announced the recipients of its Artistic Innovations Grant, including organizations in Houston and Austin. The Artistic Innovations Grant Program is supported through a partnership between M-AAA and the National Endowment for the Arts. The grant is available for individual artists and arts-based nonprofit organizations in the six-state region that M-AAA supports, including Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. This year 13 grantees were selected and each will receive an award of up to $15,000.Houston, TX4 hours ago
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93.1 KISS FMGoodwill Will Tell You ‘No’ to These Donations in TexasWhile you stay inside to avoid this Texas heat, you may take the time to do some cleaning around the house. You probably ran across some stuff you don't need anymore or just want to get rid of to free up some space. You may just have a garage sale to get rid of that stuff but you may also feel the need to donate those items to a charity. There are a plethora of places in East Texas to donate used items and all of them are perfect options to do so. One such organization is Goodwill which can be found in Longview, Texas and other East Texas cities. While they accept a long list of items, there are some items they will not take.
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Last day of tax-free weekend in TexasEl PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Sunday, August 11, will be the last day for you to take advantage of Texas' tax-free weekend. According to the Texas Comptroller, items that qualify under tax-free weekend include most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks. Items that don't qualify include jewelry, handbags, and computers.5 hours ago
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WFAACenterPoint Energy announces changes after energy failure
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Highway 98.9Texas Man Arrested for a String of Exploding Toilet PranksWhen you say you had an "explosive event" in the bathroom, you don't usually mean an ACTUAL blast... A 46-year-old man in Texas is facing charges for booby-trapping the toilets at two different car washes to cause EXPLOSIONS when people sat down. It doesn't sound like they were big enough...
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