Open records ruling supports affordable data access
A Texas attorney general ruling favors public access to Hidalgo County title records and mapping data, ruling that storage device costs cannot be inflated by outdated pricing. The decision scuttles county claims that USB drives or CDs justify high charges, urging officials to base fees on actual storage costs and promote open information for all.
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Noe Lopez Jr
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Christopher D. Sterner
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Texas lawmakers and federal officials contact guide
Directory listing U S representatives and senators from Texas with office addresses in Washington D C and state capitals Odessa Midland and San Antonio. Includes Rep Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Francisco Canseco Sen John Cornyn and Sen Kay Hutchison with district and Austin offices and phone numbers.
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Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
U.S
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Randy.house
Francisco ‘Quico’ R. Canseco
San Antonio
Longworth Hob
Washington
D.C
Canseco
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Hart Senate
Cornyn
Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison
Rep
Tryon Lewis
West 4Th Street
Austin
P.O
Tryon
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Odessa American Style Prize Winner Message
A 1988 Pulitzer prize winner note from the Odessa American highlights a philosophy of freedom and self-control. The piece emphasizes that peace begins within and that liberty is a divine gift, not a political grant, urging readers to promote and preserve their freedoms.
Carter Suit Against Carter and Publisher Sparks Debate
A New York federal suit by five readers targets Jimmy Carter and Simon & Schuster over his 2006 book Palestine Peace Not Apartheid. Plaintiffs allege consumer protection violations via deceptive acts, while critics argue First Amendment protections shield publication and debate remains open.
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New York
Jimmy Carter
Simon & Schuster
Brown faces pressure and editorial voice rises
Steven Greenhut, editor of CalWatchdog, faces a critical moment as the outlet presses on reforms and watchdog reporting. The piece examines editorial stance, influence, and the role of opinion in state political accountability.
Brown pushes public vote on tax extensions in State of the State
Governor Jerry Brown pledges tough choices and a voter referendum on tax extensions as the centerpiece of his budget. He opposes tax hikes without a people’s vote, criticizes waste and unions, defends education despite rising total expenditures, and backs eliminating redevelopment agencies to fund core services.
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Jerry Brown
Brown
California
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Permian High Panthers use charity dance show for good deeds
Odessa American praises Permian High School Panther Paws for hosting an annual dance show to benefit local charities. Readers are invited to send comments by emailing onletters papa.com and noting a thumbs nomination.
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Permian High School
Panther Paws
Papa
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