Toilet-to-tap in Texas may become a necessity
Texas drought tightens, pushing public officials toward alternative water sources. Brownwood earned a state backed permit and financing for a sewage treatment plant capable of recycling water for drinking. El Paso already injects treated effluent into its drinking water aquifer, while Houston relies on the Trinity River. San Antonio has resisted drinking recycled water amid political uproar, but growing demand may force reconsideration.
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Brownwood
el Paso
Houston
Trinity River
Dallas and
Fort Worth
Alamo City
San Antonio
Texas lawmakers contact list for federal and state officials
A compiled directory of addresses phones and faxes for U S Rep Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer and Senators Cornyn Cruz plus state officials Tryon Lewis Tom Craddick and Kel Seliger. Includes office locations in Midland Odessa Lubbock and Austin with contact details and emails.
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Mike Conaway
Republican
Midland
Rayburn House
Washington
D.C
Odessa
Eighth St
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Longworth House
Randy
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Cornyn
Senate
Ted Cruz
Dirksen Senate
Washington, D.C
Cruz
Tryon Lewis
West 4Th St
Austin
Capitol Extension
P.O
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Ewis
Tom Craddick
Republican of
West Texas
Capitol
House.state.tx
P.D
Texas
Senate.state
Odessa American Submissions Process Notice
Readers are informed that all submissions require author bylines and rights statements. Letters may be faxed to the newspaper at the provided number and may include contact details for verification.
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Odessa
Let Peace Begin With Me Editor Statement
A editoral note from Patrig K 1 EF Laura Ennis proclaims that true freedom starts with self control and aligns with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. The piece frames freedom as a divine gift and personal responsibility.
Texas Voter ID Showcases State Rights and Preclearance Debate
Senator Cornyn argues the 2013 Supreme Court ruling striking Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act ends preclearance for Texas, praising the 2011 voter ID law as common sense and noting rises in Hispanic and African American turnout. He accuses the Justice Department of politicized action and defends Texas sovereignty.
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Justice Department
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America
Barack Obama
Eric Holder
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Census Bureau
Sen
Cornyn
Judiciary Committee
Immigration, Refugees and Border Security
Texas Supreme Court
Bexar County
Thumbs Up for Back-to-School Gear Aid from Target and Salvation Army
OA endorses Target and the Salvation Army for supplying school supplies to 13 area youths. Readers are invited to email letters to 0a0a.com to share thumbs nominations.
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Salvation Army
Strategic Water Reserve for Texas urged by Rep Lyle Larson
Guest view argues Texas needs a strategic water reserve to secure future supply amid drought. Proposes five state water council with neighboring states, regional tech hubs, and underground aquifer storage and recovery ASR, avoiding large surface reservoirs. Advocates desalination ASR use, five billion acre feet regional capacity, and November funding for the state water plan. Lyle Larson endorses the plan.
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Texas
Austin
United States’ Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Oklahoma City
Toledo Bend
ASA
Florida
Las Vegas
Gulf of Mexico
Lyle Larson
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