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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 2009
Page
4
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Commissioners lifted then renewed the county burn ban amid dry conditions and rising fire danger. West Odessa Fire Chief Ellis reported 12 burning incidents since June 8, while Odessa Fire Marshal White noted 264 grass and trash calls this year. The county, spanning 900 square miles, balances statewide fire protection with individual trash burning needs. Truckload Fireworks, led by Jim Harris, cut sales window to July 1 through July 4 due to dry conditions.
A 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner presents a piece urging readers to adopt peace starting within and to value personal freedom as a divine gift. It argues self-control as the path to human development, aligning with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
A reader argues for county rules on property upkeep to curb fire risk from tall weeds and stacked debris, noting West Odessa examples and suggesting regulations could lessen the need for a burn ban amid dry conditions.
Morris Foster outlines a plan for shared services to cut costs at Texas A&M University System, linking affordability to governance. He argues cost increases since 2000 demand efficiency, cites faculty growth versus student ratios, and urges broad stakeholder input in choosing the next president while defending board authority and shared governance.
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