Good Day
Odessa
Wednesday, August 21st, 2024
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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ James Kirk has been named the new president of the Odessa Development Corporation, with Melanie Hollmann and David Boutin elected as vice president and assistant secretary respectively. NewsWest9
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A plane crash in Odessa, Texas knocked out power to ECISD's Alternative Education Center, temporarily relocating students to another school before power was restored. CBS7
- ➤ A plane crash in Odessa, Texas sparked a fire affecting two vehicles and a carport, with efforts underway to protect a nearby house. CBS7
- ➤ Two people died and one was injured when a private jet crashed shortly after takeoff in Yukon, damaging buildings and causing power outages. Odessa American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over 7,000 Texas students began their school year online with Texas Connections Academy, offering flexible, state-approved education for grades 3-12. CBS7
- ➤ Ector County Independent School District receives the CoSN Trusted Learning Environment Seal for its robust student data privacy measures. Odessa American
- ➤ First Odessa Christian Academy introduces Francis Skiles as the new elementary principal and James Holder as the secondary principal to better focus on specific age groups. Odessa American
- ➤ The Ector County ISD Board is initiating a search for a new superintendent following Scott Muri's retirement, alongside appointing Keeley Boyer as interim superintendent. Odessa American
- ➤ Ryan Merritt, ECISD’s Executive Director of Career and Technical Education, was honored with the Area II Outstanding Administrator award by the ATAT for his influential leadership and contributions to agricultural education. Odessa American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman August Pfluger's office returned $9.4 million to Texas's 11th District by resolving 3,000 constituent cases. Odessa American
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Odessa Job Fair: Connect with Employers
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