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The Compass Academy volleyball team will face Buena Vista at home at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The Lady Cougars are coming off a win in three sets against Trinity Friday. Compass Academy is currently 24-4. The post HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Compass Academy to host Buena Vista appeared first ...
The Permian volleyball team will be back at home tomorrow when the Lady Panthers face Abilene Cooper at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Permian Fieldhouse. The Lady Panthers are currently 17-6. Cooper is coming in with a 10-14 record. The post HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Permian to host Abilene Co...
Permian High School Theatre is proud to present “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” as its first production in the newly renovated Permian High School Auditorium. Performances will take place Thursday, September 24, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 26, at 2:30...
SAN ANTONIO The Odessa High football team suffered a 37-0 loss to San Antonio Johnson Friday on the road in a nondisstrict game. The Bronchos fell to 2-1 while the Jaguars improved to 2-0. The game was called after halftime due to lightning. The post HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: OHS fal...
ABILENE The Permian football team fought off a late comeback attempt by Abilene High by taking a 41-29 win in Friday’s nondistrict game at Shotwell Stadium. The Panthers, who were leading 34-20 early in the fourth quarter, saw their advantage shrink to 34-29 with 3:19 left in the...
WINK The Compass Academy football team suffered a 42-13 loss to Wink in a nondistrict game Friday at Wildcat Stadium. The Wildcats improved to 3-0 while the Cougars fell to 0-3. Compass Academy will next face Merkel in another road game at 7 p.m. Sept. 18. Wink will next be at Ne...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech professors Ron Milam and Justin Hart say they set aside time each September to teach students about the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Milam, executive director of the Institute of Peace and Conflict, teaches military history at Texas Tech. “Stop ever...
The UTPB football team will face Western New Mexico in its home opener at 6 p.m. Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium. The Falcons (0-1) began the Chris Softley era with a 44-0 loss to Division I school UTRGV Aug. 29 in Edinburg. UTPB is coming off an early bye week. Not only is...
A product of Ector County ISD through and through, Amanda Bizzell is now the principal at Bonham Middle School. Bizzell went through the Texas Tech University principal fellowship program for a year. She was an assistant principal at Bonham for four years most recently. “I’m hono...
Cassatt in the Basin will have a Quartet Residency with Dr. Mark Morton, Professor of Bass at Texas Tech University Sept. 10-15. The schedule follows: Friday, Sept. 11 9:20 a.m. – 11:05 a.m., Coaching, Odessa High School, 1301 Dotsy, Odessa 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Rosh Hashanah Servi...
It seems that Lety Amalla was destined to help schools turnaround. With nearly 31 years in education, Amalla has just about done it all. She’s now the principal at Burnet Elementary School. The campus is currently a D in Texas Education Agency ratings. “Our goal is to really move...
MIDLAND Midland ISD is proud to announce that a Young Women’s Leadership Academy student, Shwetha Jayakumar, has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. This recognition places her among the top academic achiever...
The Rev. Dr. Dawn Darwin Weaks, co-pastor of Connection Christian Church in Odessa, has been named a fellow in the inaugural cohort of the Gongloff Creative Worship and Prophetic Preaching Fellowship at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth. The Gongloff Fellowship is a yearlong fe...
WASHINGTON U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after sending a pair of bipartisan letters encouraging the Trump administration to investigate and hold accountable “slapdash” trade schools and education institutions in Texas and across the country who ...
By KATIE WORKMAN The Associated Press If there is a single sandwich associated with childhood and school lunches in the U.S.A, it has to be the PB&J. Sweet and salty, inexpensive, easy to make (maybe the first sandwich many kids make for themselves?), peanut butter and jelly is a...
The Compass Academy volleyball team swept Van Horn in a nondistrict game Tuesday at home. The Lady Cougars won by scores of 25-14, 25-21, 25-6. Compass Academy improved to 23-4. The Lady Cougars will next face Midland Trinity at 6 p.m. Friday in Midland. The post HIGH SCHOOL VOLL...
With its first 2-0 start in four years, the Odessa High football team will now make its road trip of the season this week. After victories over MX Prep (Mexico City) and El Paso Coronado, the Bronchos will now have to face 6A powerhouse San Antonio Johnson (1-0) at 7 p.m. Friday ...
The Permian football team survived its first major road test of the season last week. The Panthers will get another challenge on the road when they face a familiar foe this week. Permian moved to 2-0 for the season with last week’s 45-38 win against Harker Heights at Leo Buckley ...
The Office of the Provost at Sul Ross State University is pleased to announce the speakers and topics for the Fall 2026 Science Seminar Series. The series is designed to highlight the research expertise available across the sciences at Sul Ross State University, inspire students ...
Texas Country Music Star William Beckmann will headline the “Live at Gallego” athletics benefit concert on Friday, Nov. 13, on the Sul Ross State University campus in Alpine. A bilingual Texas-born singer-songwriter, Beckmann has quickly emerged as one of country music’s most dis...
By JENNIFER PELTZ The Associated Press For three days this summer, teachers converged at the Flight 93 National Memorial in remote western Pennsylvania to talk about 9/11. How best to educate a new generation about the attacks 25 years ago? Which details are appropriate for young...
It may not have been the start to the season that Compass Academy was hoping for but head coach Boe Smith and his players aren’t sounding the alarm. Despite sitting at 0-2, the Cougars are still keeping a positive vibe. The team is coming off consecutive close losses, with a 21-1...
By JOCELYN GECKER AP Education Writer Americans’ satisfaction with the quality of K-12 education in the country has hit a low point, driven by a growing political divide and concerns that schools are not preparing children for college and future jobs. Just 32% of American adults ...
MINAB, Iran (AP) — This will never be a school again. Its bright blue gate is still painted with the symbols that once welcomed children: Iran’s map, oversized pencils and portraits of legends in science and literature. But now, the walkway beyond it guides visitors past rows of ...
While the cost of an education may not be getting any cheaper, a new analysis released Tuesday seeks to help school shoppers identify the best public universities for 2027....
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Nearly 2,000 people, most of them students, fell ill in suspected food poisoning outbreaks linked to President Prabowo Subianto ’s flagship Free Nutritious Meals program this week, raising fresh concerns about food safety as the government rapidly expand...
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KILLEEN The Permian football team held off Harker Heights in a 45-38 win Friday at Leo Buckley Stadium. Playing in a nondistrict game, the Panthers moved to 2-0 for the season while the Knights fell to 1-1. Permian took a 31-14 halftime lead before Harker Heights made it 31-22 be...
MIDLAND The Compass Academy football team dropped its second game of the season with a 27-20 loss to Ballinger in a nondistrict game Thursday at Astound Broadband Stadium. Ballinger improved to 2-0 with the win. Compass Academy fell to 0-2. Ballinger took a 21-14 halftime lead an...
The Odessa High football team moved to 2-0 with a 19-11 win against El Paso Coronado Friday at Ratliff Stadium. Playing in a nondistrict game, the Bronchos took a 12-11 halftime lead after an Ayden Garcia touchdown run of three-yards. OHS quarterback Phillip Carrasco completed a ...
Students walk through a tunnel under Wellborn Road on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station on Nov. 13, 2025. Credit: Cassie Stricker for The Texas Tribune By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Students at 11 Texas A&M University System schools will see fewer classes relat...
By SHARON LURYE and ANNIE MA The Associated Press The Trump administration this week quietly released an update to a major survey on civil rights in schools that was scrubbed of all data related to nonbinary students or bullying based on gender identity. The numbers come from the...
Frank Strong, an English teacher at a charter school in Austin, poses with books Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick recently urged Texas public schools to remove from libraries. on Aug. 31, 2026. Credit: Jacob Lujan/The Texas Tribune By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune Seven years ago, Fran...
Students pledge allegiance during ‘Parent Empowerment Night’ at San Antonio Christian School in San Antonio. Credit: Scott Stephen Ball for The Texas Tribune By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune Texas’ chief financial officer requested that lawmakers double the amount of money avai...
By COLLIN BINKLEY The Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration is proposing a new rule that would strip private schools and colleges of their tax-exempt status if they provide targeted help to students based on their race, a significant escalation in the White House’s...
WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) on Thursday announced the relaunch of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC) for high school juniors and seniors in the 11th Congressional District of Texas. This esteemed program offers a unique opportunity for passion...
Students walk through a tunnel under Wellborn Road on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station on Nov. 13, 2025. Credit: Cassie Stricker for The Texas Tribune By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune Students at 11 Texas A&M University System schools may soon have fewer cla...
MIDLAND The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin will visit Harmony Science Academy-Midland Friday, Sept. 4, to deliver and donate brand-new books directly to local students, bolstering literacy resources across the region. The post Literacy Coalition to donate books to Harmon...
IDEA Public Schools in the Permian Basin , is now accepting applications for the 2027-28 school year at IDEA Yukon Academy and College Preparatory , IDEA Lopez Academy and College Preparatory and IDEA Henry Academy and College Preparatory . This year, IDEA Henry College Preparato...
Feature Impact When students open up their lunchboxes in the cafeteria, it’s fun to be greeted with something bright, colorful and fresh. Pasta salad is a summer picnic staple, but once the weather starts to cool and kids head back to school, there’s nothing to say you can’t send...
Gov. Greg Abbott continues his attacks on immigrants that only hurt the state and Texas residents who depend on him for leadership, and whose lives could be adversely affected with no corresponding benefit to anyone in the state. The governor recently announced that Texas schools...
By JAMIE STENGLE and LEKAN OYEKANMI The Associated Press PORT ARTHUR, Texas The former Tropical Storm Edouard weakened into a depression but dumped nearly 2 feet of rain in some places, flooded roads and knocked down trees Wednesday in parts of Texas as it slowly moved north. Sch...
Sul Ross State University welcomes five new faculty members for the Fall 2026 semester, bringing expertise in education, computer science, English, history and educational research to the university’s Alpine and International campuses. The new faculty members bring extensive expe...
Washington Monthly and Excelencia in Education have recognized Sul Ross State University as one of the top colleges and universities in economic mobility for Hispanic students in the nation. SRSU is #9 among four-year institutions in the second annual edition of the Best Colleges...
Feature Impact Hectic school mornings get much easier when breakfast is already waiting in the fridge or freezer. These Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos can be assembled in advance, frozen individually and easily reheated for quick, filling meals to keep your family going th...
SNYDER Western Texas College invites area high school students, families, adult learners, community members and current WTC students considering transfer to explore their options at the 2026 Western Texas College Fair. The event takes place Thursday, September 24, from 9 to 11 a....
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH AP Education Writer Sydney Webb scrimped and saved to pay for an eight-week certified nursing assistant program at a North Carolina community college. On top of the $255 registration fee, the 26-year-old bartender also had to pay for a background check, s...
By Dr. Glenn Mollette I was in the third grade when my teacher announced that President Kennedy had been shot. I was in the parking lot of an auto parts store in Englewood, Ohio when I heard on the radio that Elvis had died. I will always remember where I was when I learned the s...
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY AP Education Writer Tablets and computers have become crucial school supplies for many students. But the same devices children use to read text, write essays, solve math problems or research history projects can also offer distractions in the form of games, s...
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The Permian football team had no trouble in putting away Amarillo Tascosa as the Panthers opened the 2026 season with a strong 38-7 win Friday at Ratliff Stadium. The Panthers built a 28-7 halftime lead and the Rebels had no response in the second half as Permian moved to 1-0 for...
MIDLAND The fifth-annual Fly into Fall will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Midland Airpark, 901 Veterans Airpark Lane. Fly into Fall is a free educational and interactive aviation experience for all ages. It is hosted by the City of Midland Airports Depart...
Midland College will bring more than 70 colleges, universities and military branches under one roof on Wednesday, Sept. 30, giving students and families from across the community an opportunity to explore what comes after high school. The annual Texas Association of Collegiate Re...
The Odessa Rotary Club donated $500 to the Education Foundation’s Imagination Library at their weekly meeting Wednesday at Odessa College. The Imaginary Library project is a program created by Dolly Parton that provides free books to children across the United States to encourage...
By the time the first quarter ended, the game was already out of reach and the Odessa High football team was well on its way to ending its losing streak. The Bronchos won their first game on the field since Sept. 19, 2024 with a dominating 51-14 win against MX Prep (Mexico City) ...
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS Kevin Jennings wasn’t even one of the players that coach Rhett Lashlee went to recruit at a local high school playoff game right after being hired by SMU. The dynamic quarterback, who happened to be playing for the other team that Decemb...
WACO As students return to Texas classrooms and athletic fields, many are facing their share of 100 degree days. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has indicated temperatures will stay in the upper 90s and lower 100s through the next week, with the heat index continuing t...
MIDLAND The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin (LCPB) is partnering with Midland College Cogdell Learning Center to provide evening English for Career Success courses, commonly known as English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Last year, the program began with 30 students...
In Ector County Independent School District, preparing students for success after graduation is not left to chance. Through intentional planning, strategic partnerships, and expanded opportunities, the district helps students graduate ready to thrive in college, careers, military...
A school security guard accused of having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl was sentenced to 32 years in prison last week after entering a plea agreement. According to Ector County District Court records, Maurice Devante McCoy, 32, pleaded guilty Aug. 20 to seven coun...
