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This article was first published on August 11, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.

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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 Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ixchel Villarreal, Katelyn Carlock, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · August 11, 2026 · 1 min read

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Ector County ISD students returned to class on Tuesday, starting the 2026-2027 school year. The district's buses were prepared and ready to transport students to their first day back. District officials and law enforcement are reminding the public to exercise caution as school zones are now in effect.

They are urging drivers to be mindful of school zone safety. Further details on the start of the school year and safety tips are available from local news sources, including KOSA CBS7.

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Category: schools · Published: August 11, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 1 min

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Back to School: Ector County ISD kicks off new year with buses rolling and a brand-new middle school

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