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Puppies abandoned at Odessa park found by Good Samaritan
ODESSA, Texas — Ten unweaned Chihuahua mix puppies were found abandoned at Casa Bella Park on Tuesday afternoon, according to Odessa Animal Control. The puppies, estimated to be about 20 days old and without teeth, include six males and four females. Dog Rescue R Us, a local rescue organization, is partnering with the Odessa Animal Shelter to provide care for the puppies.
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School is joining New Tech Network
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) -Starting this Fall, the Gale Pond Alamo Elementary school is moving to the New Tech Networks. The elementary school will be the second ECISD school to join. With Gale Pond Alamo Elementary school moving to the New Tech Networks. They are hoping to have more opportunities for...
Border Patrol beefing up operations to target fentanyl crisis along El Paso sector
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KRQE) — Fentanyl is killing 150 Americans a day. Now, Border Patrol is beefing up their strategy to stop it coming into New Mexico. “If you are making or moving fentanyl across our borders, if you are responsible for smuggling and exploiting people, and if you are profiting from the suffering of others, we […]
Ector County Republican Chair preps for election season on heels of RNC
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The November election is just a little under three and a half months away and as we’re gearing up towards Super Tuesday, the Ector County Republican Party is prepping for the big day. Ector County Republican Party Chair, Donna Kelm, said that the mission of the party in Odessa is to […]
Ellen Noël, Oxy to continue bringing art to the classroom
Jul. 18—For the past five years, the Ellen Noël Art Museum and Oxy have partnered for the Art 2 Go program which helps bring in art supplies to classrooms in the Permian Basin and that partnership will continue. The Ellen Noël Art Museum announced Oxy's sponsorship of an art restock for all Ector County and Midland ISD elementary schools participating in the museum's Art 2 Go program. The ...
OC institutional effectiveness team wins Catalyst Award
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Connie May, Executive Director for Institutional Effectiveness, and her team have been named the winner of the Catalyst Award for Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness. The award honors institutions that have successfully grown in their assessment practices and influenced positive behavioral changes, according to a release from Odessa College. The College said […]
States strike out on their own on AI, privacy regulation
As congressional sessions have passed without any new federal artificial intelligence laws, state legislators are striking out on their own to regulate the technologies in the meantime. Colorado just signed into effect one of the most sweeping regulatory laws in the country, which sets guardrails for companies that develop and use AI. Its focus is mitigating consumer […] The post States strike out on their own on AI, privacy regulation appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Odessa officials invest $25 million in infrastructure projects to shore up city water
The Odessa City Council approved a multimillion dollar investment to update and repair the community’s water system. On Tuesday, the council allocated $25 million to replace major water lines and valves across the city — a response to the major leaks and citywide water outages that have plagued the city in recent years.
Permian Basin International Oil Show Board donates $310,000 to local educational institutions
Jul. 18—The Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS) Board has announced the donation of $310,000 to local educational institutions to support programs aimed at cultivating the next generation of professionals in the energy industry. This year, the funds will be distributed as follows: $100,000 to the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB), $80,000 to Midland College, $80,000 to Odessa ...
OC uses surveys to inform decisions
Jul. 18—To help get a more accurate picture of how things are going, Odessa College conducts surveys and focus groups throughout the year. Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness Brian Jones said they try to make sure they listen to students and let them know their responses to surveys and focus groups matter. "We often say there are humans behind the numbers and it's ...
68 Odessa Wranglers to NJCAA All-Academic Team
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (KMID/KPEJ) – The NJCAA has announced the 2023-2024 All-Academic Teams, which recognizes student-athletes for their abilities in the classroom. Of those student-athletes, 68 come from the Odessa College Wranglers’ seven athletic programs. 30 student-athletes made first-team, 18 were named second-team, and 20 on the third-team. The sport with the most students selected […]
Good News: Local barbers rally around fire victims
Editor’s Note: The video above first aired on July 14. ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Local barbers have rallied around the stylists after they lost everything in a devastating fire last weekend. On July 14, crews with Odessa Fire Rescue responded to a fire at the Town & Country Shopping Center; two businesses, Payne’s Gym and Town […]
West Texas High School Makes Multisport Transformation with Watchfire Video Scoreboards
DANVILLE, Ill. – (July 18, 2024) – Seminole High School, in Seminole, TX, has transformed its sports program with the installation of video scoreboards from Watchfire. The new videoboards will foster deeper engagement among fans, athletes, and the broader student body. The state-of-the-art installations include a stunning, high-resolution...
Pecos man accused of assaulting runaway teen from Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A Pecos man was arrested earlier this month after investigators said he allegedly assaulted a runaway teen from Odessa earlier this year. Angel Gomez Nunez, 25, has been charged with Sexual Assault of a Child, a second-degree felony. According to an Odessa Police Department report, on April 24, officers were called to […]
SODA to focus on boosting graduation rates, proficiency
LOS LUNAS — School of Dreams Academy Superintendent Mike Ogas said the upcoming 2024-25 school year is sure to be an exciting one. To start, the charter school recently had its five year charter renewed from the New Mexico Public Education Commission, which came with some conditions.
Belen students will have the right tools for learning
BELEN — As classes get underway for Belen Consolidated Schools students in a couple of weeks, they may notice a change in mindset from the top of the organization all the way down to the bottom. BCS Superintendent Lawrence Sanchez said the board is making a change to a...
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