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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 2011

Page

2

Texas sales tax holiday faces a two year pause

Fort Worth Star Telegram analyzes the August sales tax holiday, noting a $110 million potential loss to the general fund if suspended for two years. It weighs who benefits, the uneven exemption, local tax effects, and the need to reassess the program every two years while considering broader budget pressures.

Texas State Comptroller Fort Worth

Freedom Patriot Canty Publisher Laura Dennis

Let peace begin with me proclaims the Freedom Patriot belief statement. The publisher Laura Dennis frames the newspaper as a beacon for readers to guard and promote personal freedom through self control and alignment with moral guides.

Newt and Carlista Estrich Susan Estrich Profile

Susan Estrich is the Robert Kingsley Professor of Law and Political Science at the University of Southern California Law Center and also a syndicated columnist.

Susan Estrich Estrich Robert Kingsley University of Southern California Law Center

Newt Gingrich public life judged by personal scandal

The author weighs Newt Gingrich and Callista against Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, arguing personal morality shapes political viability. They note Gingrich dated a aide while pursuing Clinton’s impeachment, question hypocrisy, and discuss impact on Republican primary voters and social-issue politics. The piece ends with a cautious endorsement of Gingrich’s political acumen despite private life concerns.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Maria Shriver Newt Callista Gingrich Arnold Maria Callista Gingrich Clinton Monica Lewinsky Washington

The Reincarnation of Brenda Starr in Columns

The author reflects on writing as a hobby from high school ambitions of Brenda Starr to teaching, retirement, and now column work. She recalls missteps, evolving topics, and a lifelong devotion to newspapers, praising editors and readers for support. The piece blends humor about language and daily life with a view of journalism as vocation.

Charlena Chandler Martha Stewart Brenda Starr Odessa College Texas Tech Brenda Texas Repo

Odessa High Showgirls host dance clinic today

Odessa American notes a positive feature on the Odessa High Showgirls holding a dance clinic today. Readers may submit thumbs nominations or opinions via email, contributing to current topics with both praise and critique.

Odessa High Showgirls Odessa Ogoa

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