Chris Kyle Memorial statue unveiled in Odessa ceremony
U S Representative Mike Conaway and State Representative Brooks Landgraf spoke at the ceremony honoring Chris Kyle. Landgraf announced a plan to name a section of Highway 191 after Kyle, whose birthplace is Odessa. The statue and plaza were unveiled amid a crowd after concluding remarks.
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Chris Kyle Memorial Statue Unveiling Highlights Texas Tribute
The Chris Kyle memorial statue in Texas features a 15 foot statue on a 48,000 pound limestone base in a 2,800 square foot plaza. Surrounding trees come from George W. Bush’s Crawford ranch. State Rep Brooks Landgraf hails Kyle’s service and freedom.
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Hillary Clinton Convention Appeals to Broad Voters
Clinton sought to reassure voters while urging support for a third term Democrat. The four day event featured military and GOP endorsers, a contrast to Trump and a push to persuade independents and liberals. Obama aided Clinton with praise as Chelsea introduced her mother amid calls for unity and diverse support.
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Clinton rally emphasizes unity and security amid campaign rhetoric
The speech stressed seizing the moment to elect Hillary Clinton as president while criticizing Donald Trump’s call to ban Muslim immigration. Clinton urged bipartisan support as Elmers endorsed voting Democratic and Russia hacking of emails was referenced. The program honored fallen law enforcement officers, with Dallas officials warning violence is not the answer.
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