Board hears STEM partnership proposal for IR schools
Under a revised proposed STEM-based partnership between the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and Ector County Independent School District, Zavala Elementary School...
Hubbard to moderate JBS lecture
As part of the Shepperd Distinguished Lecture Series, the University of Texas of the Permian Basin’s John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute will host...
TEDx talks to kick off in Odessa
Now that Odessa has been selected a TEDx site, it has set its first talk for Feb. 24 featuring Ector County Independent School District...
OC president named Citizen of the Year
The Odessa Chamber of Commerce announced Friday the 2017 Citizen of the Year as Odessa College President Gregory Williams. A luncheon to honor Williams...
Higher education commissioner praises OC
In talking about rising graduation rates at universities and community colleges, Texas Commissioner of Higher Education Raymund Paredes said Odessa College has been recognized...
Kantorei will perform during the TMEA convention
As a tune-up for its performance at the Texas Music Educators Association next month, Kantorei, Permian High School’s varsity choir, will offer a preview...
Mojo Invitational renamed for decorated coach
The Mojo Invitational, coming up Friday and Saturday, has been renamed for Martha Mitchell, a highly decorated Permian High School gymnastics coach, now the...
TEA launches STAAR Interim Assessment Pilot
Commissioner of Education Mike Morath notified school districts and open-enrollment charter schools that the Texas Education Agency has launched the State of Texas Assessments...
Legislators talk school finance
Texas State DirectoryTexas House of RepresentativesWith one of the focuses of the upcoming legislative session on school finance reform, the idea of property tax...
Help end homelessness when you renew your vehicle registration
Starting this month, Texans can donate to the Texas Ending Homelessness Fund when they register or renew registration for their vehicle.Donations can be made...