Texas Tech receives $350k Workforce Training Grant
AUSTIN Texas Tech University received a $350,000 Texas Talent Connection grant from the Office of Governor Greg Abbott to support innovative education and workforce...
OC trustee election in May
Three members of the Odessa College Board of Trustees are up for election May 6.
They include Dr. Tara Deaver, Place 8; Bruce Shearer, Place...
Poll: Large percentage of teachers consider leaving
A poll of public school teachers conducted for the Charles Butt Foundation finds that 77 percent have seriously considered leaving the profession.
That’s up 19...
Harmony Science Academy to host city wide math competition
Harmony Science Academy will be hosting its inaugural math competition from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 21 at 2755 N. Grandview Ave., Odessa.
The Harmony...
MC president retiring
MIDLAND Midland College President Dr. Steve Thomas announced Monday that he will retire in August as the college’s fourth president.
Thomas began serving as MC’s...
RETURNING TO SCHOOL: Longtime educator still enjoys teaching
After a long career as a teacher and coach, Rickey Moore came back for more — this time as a substitute.
Moore has worked for...
Organization’s strategic framework points to priorities
To show how Texas stacks up against peer states and give policymakers and politicians a data-driven roadmap for the future, Texas 2036 has released...
MISD officially hires Howard as superintendent
The Midland ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to hire Stephanie Howard as the district’s next superintendent.
The vote took place during special meeting on...
Abbott announces more than $54M in grants across Texas
AUSTIN Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday that 152 Jobs and Education for Texans grants totaling more than $54 million have been awarded by...
Grant to help Gonzales students create memories
To help her students commemorate their school experience, fourth-grade Gonzales Elementary School English language arts teacher Xin Jin is helping them create personal yearbooks.
She...