Speed limits debate spans Texas Basin roads and safety
A column argues speed limits hinder common sense and cites studies from Montana to Montana and Texas. It notes 75 mph increases on several highways, references a 1998 removal of daytime limits, and claims fatalities fell then only to rise after limits were reinstated. Local sheriff comments downplay impact.
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Permian Basin
Upton
Crane
Andrews
Montana
National Motorist Association
Supreme Court
U.S. Department of Transportation
Andrews County
Samee
Let peace begin with me in Odessa 1988 winner note
A 1988 Pulitzer Prize notice from Odessa highlights the theme Let peace begin with me and praises freedom, publishing guidance from publisher Patrick Canty and editor Bill Salter. The text frames freedom as a divine gift and self control, aligning with moral principles.
The Dangerous Myth Of Objective College Admissions
A critique of college admissions reliance on subjective judgments and the myth that test scores alone decide fit. The piece argues objective standards plus random selection highlight inequities and questions the ability of admissions officials to predict future success. It uses analogies from sports, military, surgery, and education to claim “good enough” is rarely adequate.
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Ivy U
Chronicle of Higher Education
Randy Johnson
Roger Clemens
Douglas MacArthur
George Patton
Grateful note to Brentwood Station 911 responders
A grateful family thanks Brentwood Station C Shift for rapid, lifesaving response after their son’s allergic reaction to prescribed medication nearly ended his life. They credit the crew's professionalism and memory for saving many more nights of family moments and daily routines. They also thank ORH staff and Dr. Steven Cox for their care.
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Trevor
Brentwood
Momma
Norman
Orh
Steven Cox
Angels in Hospitals and Veterans’ Battles Past
A grateful note to medical staff for restoring a son and honoring emergency workers in Odessa. The piece cites the 30th anniversary of U S troops leaving Vietnam and critiques House actions cutting veterans benefits, noting commentary from Disabled American Veterans and lawmakers. It argues national honor depends on supporting veterans while acknowledging local library upgrades.
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Odessa
Republic of Vietnam
House of Representatives
House
Chris Smith
Rn.j
House Veterans Affair Committee
Steve Buyer
R-ind
Smith
Buyer
James Surely
Commander Surely
Vietnam
Lane Evans
Ill
Veterans Affairs Committee
West Texas
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