North Korea misfires in missile test amid high stakes
The July test by North Korea failed the Taepo Dong 2 launch, underscoring a regime driven by bravado rather than solid planning. The piece argues for U.S. restraint and a shift to diplomacy, with China and regional neighbors likely handling the crisis, while warning of potential regional spillover.
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Let peace begin with me in Odessa 4
Freedom Patrick Canty signs a page in the Odessa 4 paper noting editor Ken Brodnax emeritus Bill Salter and editorial staff pledge to inform readers to promote freedom. The piece frames freedom as a divine gift and self control aligned with moral guides.
Theodore Roosevelt and the modern media mythology
The Time magazine cover story "Teddy" is criticized for misrepresenting Theodore Roosevelt. The piece argues TR favored government intervention and questions the claims about monopolies, anti trust aims, and the real effects of Roosevelt era reforms. Jim Powell's forthcoming book "Bully Boy" is noted as detailing TR crusades and consequences.
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Lincoln
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White House
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Microsoft
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Education Woes Probe ECISD Leadership in West Texas
Concerns rise over politicking and hidden agendas affecting ECISD decisions as teachers fear reprisals for speaking out. The focus centers on leadership, core values, and moves of Permian High School administrators Steve Brown and Kenny Border amid calls for a child‑centered, forward looking education.
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Texas
Good Ol’ Boy Nation
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Kenny Border
Permian High School
Ector County
Public Forum Reflects on Education and Local Leadership
A public forum voices concern over past and present education policies. The speaker criticizes a school board president and superintendent for displacing educators who positively affect children and families. Names Roy Benavides, Steve Brown, and Kenny Border as fellow advocates, urging paths to help children reach potential, citing Ector County as problematic.
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Roy Benavides
Steve Brown
Kenny Border
Ector County
Battle of rights and the value of freedom in Odessa
A reflective piece arguing that freedoms require civic limits and responsible action. It contends cities protect rights through police and laws, warns against political manipulation, and urges mutual freedom and coexistence without religious authority.
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UTPB Art Student Wins CAF Poster Contest
Odessa American praises Michelle Harrison, a University of Texas Permian Basin art student, for winning the CAF poster contest. The paper invites readers to submit topic ideas by emailing a letters link and noting a thumbs nomination.
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