Good Day
Odessa
Friday, September 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Odessa Police Department invites the public to register for National Night Out on October 1st to bolster community support against crime. City of Odessa
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The conference at Odessa College showcased the critical economic contribution of immigrants in Texas, particularly in the Permian Basin, emphasizing their vital role in the workforce across various industries. CBS7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Odessa College Board of Trustees approved a 2.20% tax rate increase for 2024, alongside discussing the Wrangler Promise scholarship program and plans for a new pedestrian bridge. Odessa American
- ➤ Ector County ISD earned two awards at the MASBA conference for special education and workforce development initiatives, while a junior's artwork won first place. Odessa American
- ➤ Ector County ISD graduates, including Daisy Torres, were celebrated at a signing ceremony for securing full-time positions at Medical Center Hospital through the Career Placement Initiative, aiming to bridge the gap between education and local workforce needs. Odessa American
- ➤ Odessa High School's 'The Living History Museum Time Warp' project, supported by a $5,965 grant, offers students immersive historical experiences across various eras, facilitated by a cross-departmental collaboration. Odessa American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Odessa City Council approves water, sewer, and solid waste rate increases, exempting seniors and disabled individuals, amid discussions on fiscal needs and proposals to use surplus funds to prevent hikes. Odessa American
- ➤ Ector County Government enhances efficiency and improves constituent services through software upgrades, digitization of records, in-house staffing changes, and responsive public safety measures. Odessa American
- ➤ John Kelley, Jesus Sanchez, and Darrell Pando campaigned by meeting potential voters, emphasizing grassroots engagement. NewsWest9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Three West Texas students from the 2024 graduating class, including two ECISD students and one Monahans-Wickett-Pyote student, have become certified nursing assistants at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. CBS7
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