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Registration opens July 1
Ector County ISD registration opens July 1. All registration is done online through ECISD’s Focus Parent Portal, which can be accessed through the ECISD website. For returning students it only requires that you log in to your account and verify your students’ information. For students new to ECISD,...
Ector County Felony Dispositions & Indictments: June 21, 2024
The following is a list of recent first and second-degree felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk’s Office. James Castillo. Aggravated assault. Dismissed at request of complainant. Alfredo Cortez Jr. Possession of a controlled substance. Dismissed. Jennifer Delgadillo. Possession of a controlled substance. Pleaded guilty. Two years Texas...
Ector Co man arrested after allegedly threatening two people with a knife
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- An Ector County man was arrested late last week after investigators said he allegedly threatened a woman with a knife. David Lee Bishop, 39, has been charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Possession of a Controlled Substance. According to an Ector County Sheriff’s Office report, on June 13, […]
Two new Executive Directors approved by ECISD Board of Trustees
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve Robert Trejo and Veronica Reyes as new Executive Directors for the district during its monthly Board meeting Tuesday evening. Robert Trejo was approved as the Executive Director of Accountability and School Improvement. Coming from Clint High School, Trejo has 17 […]
Man facing aggravated assault charge
A 39-year-old Ector County man was arrested last week after a woman accused him of threatening to stab her. According to an Ector County Sheriff’s Office report, deputies received a report of a man with a knife in the 2600 block of Gemini on Thursday. When they arrived, a...
ECISD students recognized with awards
Five Ector County ISD students were presented with Pathways By One Objective Scholarships and an additional scholarship in honor of Anthony Bolton on Wednesday. The Anthony Bolton Scholarship honors Bolton’s legacy by supporting students who have shown resilience, leadership, and dedication to their studies, a news release said. Director...
ECISD awards students with new $5,000 scholarships
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Ector County ISD recently awarded two scholarships to five incoming college freshmen. The “Pathways by One Objective Scholarship” and the “Anthony Bolton Scholarship,” named after an organization member that passed away earlier this year, were presented to students that the district said shows qualities like academic excellence, strength of character, leadership, […]
'We understand we have more work to do' | ECISD releases STAAR test results for the district
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — STAAR test results have been released for schools across the state including Ector County ISD. The district said they have closed the gap between their scores and the state averages in 3rd and 7th grade reading, language arts, math, 8th grade math, as well as biology and U.S. History.
PHOTO GALLERY: Party Time
The Ector County GOP held an open house Tuesday night for guests to meet new party leadership. Newly elected Ector County GOP Party Chair Donna Kelm, newly-elected precinct chairs and Republican Party leaders, such as State Rep. Brooks Landgraf were in attendance. 1 of 3.
ECISD votes to allow repurpose of local elementary school
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Ector County ISD Trustees voted unanimously to allow unused or underused district facilities to be used for purposes “other than a district purpose.” ECISD said Texas Education Code allows a school district to lease or allow use of an unused or underused facility for a purpose other than a district purpose. […]
Don’t Miss Bull Riding This Thursday At The Coliseum
Who doesn't love bull riding? Here in West Texas, I think most of us have a heart for rodeo, especially bull riding!. Chevron announced their partnership with the Ariat Texas Rattlers, which is one of the founding teams of the PBR, (Professional Bull Riders), to bring the PBR to the Ector County Coliseum, Thursday night, June 20th. You aren't going to want to miss the PBR Chevron Showdown. The event will also be followed by live entertainment from The Stateline Band.
I-20 off ramp to close amid paving operations
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Texas Department of Transportation will be closing an Interstate 20 off ramp as crews continue a project that aims to improve the riding surface and increase the safety of FM 3503 from just north of I-20 to two miles south. On Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, June 20, crews […]
AVID director heading for post at STEM
With a variety of experience under her belt, Amy Anderson is heading to STEM Academy to become its dean of teaching and learning. Anderson is currently Ector County ISD’s AVID director, a post she’s held for six years. Her official start date at STEM is July 1. She...
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