Oil show leader Jay Alvey mourned in Odessa obituary
In Our View notes the passing of Jay Alvey, 87, longtime executive director of the Permian Basin International Oil Show. Born in Eastland County, he moved to Odessa in 1952 and spent decades in local groups, banks, and service roles, earning 1998 Citizen of the Year honors. Funeral in Marble Falls scheduled.
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Odessa American 1988 Pulitzer Winner Editorial
The newspaper's editorial page proclaims freedom as a divine gift tied to self control and moral law. It argues peace begins with individuals and self restraint, aligning freedom with the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Energy bill fails to end hope for real change
The piece criticizes the 2005 energy bill signed by President Bush, arguing it offers subsidies to oil and nuclear interests while ignoring long‑term scientific and policy needs. It cites record profits for ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips, questions tax credits, and urges a bold conservation and technology driven plan like an Apollo‑style project to transform energy, jobs, and foreign policy.
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Odessa economy boom or not according to John Trever
Readers question whether Odessa is experiencing a boom under current conditions and why. The message notes playoff hopes for Permian and criticizes school spending on sports and administrators while urging funds for teachers and student education. It mentions ECISD ratings as academically commendable and references a 6 p.m. Welcome show and a Texas Legislature funding context.
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