A video that was widely circulated on social media earlier this month that depicted a violent assault at Crockett Middle School in Odessa was quickly dismissed at the time by school officials and reports as not being an actual fight, or that the fight was staged, and that the student “was fine,” – despite being […]
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Pfluger Says His Vote Supporting $40 Billion Ukraine Spending Bill was for National Security?
Update: After the legislation finally passed the United States Senate earlier this week, with both Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn voting in support of the measure, the bill was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Saturday, May 21. A $40 Billion aid package marked to support Ukraine passed the United States […]
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ECISD Bond Propositions Rejected by Voters
Both school bond ballot propositions by Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) totaling nearly a combined $400 million were overwhelmingly rejected by voters on Saturday with similar margins of defeat for each proposition. Proposition A, which totaled $215,255,000, would have provided funding for various school maintenance projects, as well as funding for the construction of […]
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Stringer: For a Few Thoughts More (About the Bond Election)
This past week, our publication issued one of our first “opinion” pieces on behalf of the organization regarding our thoughts on certain financial data regarding the ECISD school bond proposals currently before voters. To clarify what this means, the piece reflected the viewpoint of all of us at Headlines based on what we have ascertained […]
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Broussard: A Few Takeaways from the ECISD Town Hall in West Odessa
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 […]