Texas Youth Commission reform and Ombudsman saga
The Texas Youth Commission faced national embarrassment two years ago over abuse at West Texas State School and other facilities. Will Harrell, appointed by Gov. Perry as ombudsman, led reforms with 200 site visits and hundreds of resolved complaints. A Senate confirmation hurdle stalled his nomination, forcing a temporary continuation as director of special projects.
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Dallas fairgrounds eye year round Six Flags style plan
Dallas officials hint at reviving Fair Park with a 500 foot space needle, a large roller coaster, water features, and a convention center hotel near downtown. Funding and South Dallas ties are key questions as planners push for a viable, revitalized district with improved safety and economic impact.
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Let peace begin with me editorial message
The newspaper offers a civic credo urging readers to promote and preserve freedom, asserting freedom as a divine gift and a matter of self control aligned with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment, Golden Rule, and Declaration of Independence. It emphasizes responsibility over political grant and personal restraint as key to full human potential.
At Peace or Not Aboard The Global Stage
A reflective column questions whether the world is truly at peace amid evolving threats. It cites past misjudgments by governments and notes North Korea’s nuclear advances, contrasting diplomacy with military action and arguing policy lessons from Iraq and prior eras.
Judges Make Law and the Fourth Amendment in Modern Times
Susan Estrich argues that judges inevitably make law through interpretation, especially on surveillance and warrants. She notes tensions between original intent and living constitutional interpretation and emphasizes the need for experienced judges on the Supreme Court to apply timeless principles to modern technology.
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Thumbs Up for Summer Fun Letters Note Odessa Opinion
Odessa American invites readers to share thumbs up or thumbs down views on current topics. Send emails to onletters oapa com and note if you submit a thumbs nomination for publication.
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