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Back to School: Ector County ISD kicks off new year with buses rolling and a brand-new middle school
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Ixchel Villarreal, Katelyn Carlock , as published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway School buses were prepared and dispatched from the ECISD bus barn early in the morning.
The 2026-2027 school year has begun in Ector County ISD, with thousands of students returning to class. School buses were prepared and dispatched from the ECISD bus barn early in the morning. District officials and law enforcement are reminding the public to exercise caution as school zones are now back in effect.
For more information on the new school year and school zone safety, readers can refer to the source for details and tips on how to keep students safe, including guidelines for driving in school zones.
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Category: schools Published: August 11, 2026 Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) Reading time: 1 min
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