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Ector County commissioners unanimously voted to add a gym to the new juvenile detention center currently in the design phase.

The lawsuit stems from an alleged crash between former Odessa High School Principal Anthony Garcia and Teresa Rodriguez's ...

Leadership development has been an area of focus in Ector County ISD's strategic plan for the past five years and this semester three district leaders — Superintendent of Schools Keeley Boyer, ...

Kristin Medina and Shanna Moore have been named Ector County ISD teachers of the year, a rare honor for special education teachers. Moore, who teaches in a specialized classroom at Dowling Elementary ...

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Waco Independent School District teacher is accused of assaulting and injuring a special needs student in a classroom’s safe space, according to criminal complaint ...

But when the temperature begins to hit the 80’s, one can no longer do this as hoodie season is over. As sundresses, shorts, and crop tops become the main fashion choice during the summer, those who ...

Residents of Bullard will have the chance to vote for candidates running for Bullard ISD Board of Trustees with two seats — Places 6 and 7 — up for election. Incumbent Susie Turner Saxion ...

The State of the District highlighted progress, achievements and much more. NewsWest 9 was also able to speak with the new superintendent. 'Golf Is All He Has Left': Angel Cabrera Is Out of Prison ...

The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. March 25 at the board room of the administration building, 802 N. Sam Houston Ave. A bond update and bond oversight committee report are ...