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ECISD and MISD announces free meals for all students
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Jesse Zaragoza , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the free meal program and the upcoming school year, readers can consult the announcements from Ector County ISD and other local school districts.
In Odessa , a new policy is in place for local students. Free meals will be provided to all students, eliminating the need for meal applications. The school year is set to begin soon, with different start dates for various grade levels.
Further details on the start dates and the new meal policy are available from the school districts. It is known that the school year will start on different days for different grades. For more information on the free meal program and the upcoming school year, readers can consult the announcements from Ector County ISD and other local school districts.
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Category: schools Published: August 3, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Odessa, a new policy is in place for local students. Free meals will be provided to all students, eliminating the need for meal applications. The school year is set to begin soon, with different…
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