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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Crosstown rivalry look back
Oct. 10—Editor's note: This is the sixth (and last) in a series of look backs at the previous 65 years of the crosstown rivalry between Odessa High and Permian. This one is a look back at the 2010s (and one from this current decade). 2010- Odessa High 38, Permian 21 Odessa High Bronchos began the new decade the same way they ended the old one- by defeating Permian and advancing to the ...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Permian hoping to continue undefeated start into district play
Oct. 8—For about 365 days, the Permian football team has had to hear about it from opposing fans. The 49-42 overtime loss to Odessa High in last year's crosstown rivalry was the Panthers first defeat in the series since 2013, ending Permian's nine-game winning streak against the Bronchos. However, Permian head coach Jeff Ellison and his players have tried to not think too much about it. "The ...
Ector County ISD opens Gifted/Talented identification referrals
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — The Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) has opened the window for Gifted and Talented student referrals. The dates to refer a student for grades kindergarten through fifth grade are now until Nov. 1. A second round of referrals will be conducted for grades sixth...
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: OHS comes up short against Wolfforth Frenship
Oct. 8—The Odessa High volleyball team's bid for a massive upset against Wolfforth Frenship came up one set short. In the end, it was the Lady Tigers that survived. Wolfforth Frenship won in a five-set thriller against Odessa High Tuesday at OHS Fieldhouse, winning by scores of 17-25, 25-20, 18-25, 25-19, 15-9. The Lady Tigers improved to 22-14 overall and 2-2 in District 2-6A play. "I'm very ...
Landgraf talks school funding at retired teachers meeting
Oct. 8—State lawmakers Brooks Landgraf and Kevin Sparks joined the District 18 Texas Retired Teachers Association Fall Conference Tuesday to give updates and encourage everyone to get out and vote Nov. 5. The gathering, which included educators from all over the region, was held at the Region 18 Education Service Center. Landgraf noted his appreciation for teachers and retired teachers and ...
Four set for induction into Lee Legacy Wall of Honor
Oct. 9—MIDLAND — Legacy High School will induct four new members to the Lee Legacy Wall of Honor as part of the 2024 class. The Wall of Honor recognizes outstanding former students, faculty, staff and other individuals who have made a significant contribution to the school. An induction ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. October 11 at the LHS library, 3500 Neely Ave., Midland. This year's ...
Visitors get look at early childhood programs
Oct. 9—About 20 educators from the Panhandle to the Permian Basin got a peek at early childhood programs in Odessa and Midland Wednesday. Empower Schools and the Education Partnership of the Permian Basin organized the showcase, which included a visit to the YMCA Learning Center and Pre-K Academy at Midland College. On Oct. 10, there will be visits to Permian Basin Innovation Zone sites in ...
Report highlights growth of bilingual education
Oct. 8—The growth of bilingual students has exploded in recent years, according to a presentation at the Ector County ISD Board of Trustees workshop Tuesday. There are 10,095 emergent bilingual students, including 835 newcomers. In 2021, there were 6,979 emergent bilingual students. Executive Director of Bilingual/ESL Education Betsabe Salcido said there are 36 home languages in ECISD. There ...
Midland ISD introduces LEGO robotics classes for elementary students
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – While robotics is typically something taught in secondary education, Midland ISD started their own STEM initiative, allowing elementary-aged students to learn more about the subject through Legos. The initiative was started at the district last March, and is aimed for students in grades four, five and six. The goal is to […]
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