Madeleine Dunn

News Anchor at KMID-TV (Odessa, TX )

University of Arkansas

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Education Partnership of the Permian Basin announces new Executive Director

4 days ago | yourbasin.com | Madeleine Dunn

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Education Partnership of the Permian Basin recently announced its new executive director, Shannon Torres. Torres has been in public education for 21 years. She said she is excited to bring her experience to the new position. “I’ve been on the job for a little bit over a month,” said Torres.
Bill to scrap the STAAR test fails in the Texas Legislature

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Madeleine Dunn

AUSTIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – A bill aimed at scrapping the STAAR exam, co-authored by State Representative Brooks Landgraf, has failed in the Texas Legislature this session. House Bill 4 would have State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness test for three shorter tests given throughout the school year. Rep. Langraf released a statement saying, in part, “As I’ve reported, the bill I co-authored to scrap the STAAR was passed overwhelmingly here in the Texas House of Representatives.
Odessa Police Department receives K9 body armor donation

1 week ago | yourbasin.com | Madeleine Dunn

(Credit: OPD) Posted: May 30, 2025 / 02:55 PM CDT Updated: May 30, 2025 / 02:58 PM CDT ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Odessa Police Department K9s Jannis, Nox and Sonic will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization, ‘Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.’ According to OPD, K9s Nox and Sonic’s vests were sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Nox’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Ronnie R. Gary.” Sonic’s vest will be...
IDEA Public Schools to offer free meals to children this summer

1 week ago | yourbasin.com | Madeleine Dunn

(Credit: IDEA Public Schools) Posted: May 29, 2025 / 02:41 PM CDT Updated: May 29, 2025 / 02:41 PM CDT PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – IDEA Public Schools’ Child Nutrition Program (CNP) is excited to announce they will be serving FREE meals during the summer to any child in the community aged 18 years and younger beginning Monday, June 2, whether they are an IDEA student or not. IDEA Travis will serve breakfast and lunch beginning Monday, June 2 through June 27th. IDEA Yukon will serve...
PBTISD opens Discovery School & Pre-K 3 program for the community

1 week ago | yourbasin.com | Madeleine Dunn

PECOS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD (PBTISD) is excited to announce that beginning in July 2025, the Discovery School will officially open its doors to the broader Pecos community. In addition, the district will launch a Pre-K 3 program for eligible students, marking a new chapter in PBTISD’s cradle-to-career commitment.
Midland ISD announces the name & mascot for new middle schools

2 weeks ago | yourbasin.com | Madeleine Dunn

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Midland ISD announced the names and mascots for two new middle schools opening as part of the 2023 Bond Program: John “Randy” Storie Middle School and Midland Middle School. According to school officials, these names reflect deep community input and honor the rich history and legacy of education in Midland. The name Midland Middle School was selected for the campus currently housing Midland Freshman High School, located on Gist Avenue.
Big Spring ISD adapts budget to school voucher legislation

2 weeks ago | yourbasin.com | Madeleine Dunn

BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Education Savings Accounts were a top priority for the Texas Legislature this session. Senate Bill 2 – which includes school vouchers – was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 3. Local school districts are now figuring out how to adapt to the new legislation and work it into their budgets before the next school year.
Big Spring ISD adapts budget to school voucher legislation

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Madeleine Dunn

BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Education Savings Accounts were a top priority for the Texas Legislature this session. Senate Bill 2 – which includes school vouchers – was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 3. Local school districts are now figuring out how to adapt to the new legislation and work it into their budgets before the next school year.
Local principal retires after 50 years in education

3 weeks ago | yourbasin.com | Madeleine Dunn

Posted: May 13, 2025 / 06:16 PM CDT Updated: May 13, 2025 / 06:16 PM CDT MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – After 50 years in education, Jill Arthur, the principal at Yarbrough Elementary, is retiring. Of her 50 years in education, she spent 46 at Midland ISD. Arthur started her career as an elementary teacher and worked her way into administration. She was asked to help open a new school, and decided on the name ‘Barbara B.
Bill to scrap STAAR exam advances to Texas Senate

3 weeks ago | yourbasin.com | Madeleine Dunn

AUSTIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) announced today that the Texas House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed House Bill 4, a significant reform to eliminate the STAAR exam and overhaul the state’s public school accountability system. As a co-author, Landgraf has been a key advocate for these changes. “Today marks a monumental step forward for Texas students, parents, and educators,” said Landgraf.