I would like to start this off by saying all of my information is shorthand and not the gospel. It’s going to be written with my own opinion added. This is my understanding and what I took away from the questions asked (during the West Odessa ECISD Townhall) It may be a little long-winded, but […]
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Headlines Opinion: ECISD Financial Data Doesn’t Seem to Match Pro Bond Rhetoric
The numbers surrounding Ector County ISD’s (ECISD) bond proposals totaling nearly $400 million doesn’t seem to make sense to us – from the perspective of matching the data to the rhetoric being used to sell the bond to voters. Let’s take a look. Voters have recently been inundated with postcards, signs, and other messages promoting […]
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National Day of Prayer Event to be held in Odessa?
An event marking the National Day of Prayer will be held on May 5 and is being hosted by Odessa Mayor Javier Joven, At-Large City Councilwoman Denise Swanner, and District-One Councilman Mark Matta. The event, entitled “Prayer for our City” is set to include religious and civic leaders who will lead in prayers focusing on […]
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Republican Leadership Endorses Crutcher for District Judge – Nutter Lashes out in Response?
The race for the 244th District Judge continues to get heated, with Republican Runoff candidate Cindy Weir-Nutter lashing out with accusations of corruption against the local Republican Party leadership in response to a press release wherein the GOP Precinct Chairs signaled their support for Weir-Nutter’s opponent, Odessa attorney Lori Ruiz-Crutcher. Ector County Republican Party Chairwoman […]
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Odessa Headlines Poll – ECISD School Bond Election
The May 7 election for the Ector County Independent School District’s two bond propositions is rapidly approaching, and the proposal has sparked a strong conversation from those in the community on both sides of the issue. Proponents argue that a new high school is needed in Northeast Odessa, as well as a new Career and […]
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Mayor Joven Wants Crack Down on Illegal Gambling in Odessa?
Odessa Mayor Javier Joven says his phone has exploded in recent months with concerned residents complaining about the proliferation of “game rooms” popping up all over Ector County, which has led both the city and county to look at passing more restrictive ordinances to reign them in. Now, however, the mayor says he is looking […]
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Trinity Oaks Foundation Aims to Make an Impact on Permian Basin Youth
A Texas-based foundation that aims to use the great outdoors as a means to give back to those in need, and to foster a love for all things rural recreation in youth who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity is taking root in the Permian Basin – seeing tremendous success in a series of events held […]
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Race For District Judge Gets Heated with Candidate Threatening Legal Action Against Republican Officials ?
The Republican Primary Runoff election in Odessa is getting heated, with one candidate for State District Judge, Cindy Weir-Nutter, making legal threats to file lawsuits for defamation against several members of the Ector County Republican Party, and going after her opponent’s position on the Republican Party Platform. Two candidates are facing off in the May […]
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Interview: Dr. Ben Carson Discusses Education and Cornerstone Institute in Midland Visit
Not enough can be said to describe the remarkable background of Dr. Ben Carson. In politics, he is a widely admired giant among conservatives and draws respect from a wide range of those across the political spectrum. In medicine, he is a world-renowned neurosurgeon whose accomplishments have been widely written about and even featured in […]
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ECISD Bond On May Ballot Will Fund New High School in Northeast Odessa ?
Voters within Ector County will decide on a school bond for Ector County Independent School District during the next election to be held – with one proposition funding the building of a new high school to serve northeast Odessa (Parks Bell area) and the other portion of the bond funding maintenance for existing schools and […]