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U S Rep Randy Neugebauer Lubbock addresses Longworth House Office Building Washington D C 20515 U S Rep Henry Bonilla San Antonio Longworth House Office Building Washington D C 20515 U S Sen John Cornyn Republican Russell Senate Office Building Washington D C 20510 U S Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison Russell Senate Office Building Washington D C 20510
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U.S
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Longworth
Washington
D.C
Henry Bonilla
San Antonio
John Cornyn
Russell Senate
Washington, D.C
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Soldier in Iraq Describes Life in Tikrit Palace
A letter from a U S Army 4th Infantry Division sergeant in Tikrit describes harsh conditions in Saddam’s palace, ongoing combat, no homecoming date, and longing for cold drinks showers and family. He notes enemy attitudes toward soldiers, mail arriving, and pride in answering his country’s call amid extreme heat and sandstorms.
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Spec
Jeremy D. Otto
United States Army
4Th Infantry
Iraq
Tikrit
Saddam’s
Odessa
Aim High School
Kristin
Jace
Evan
Remembering Dr Bob Rothstein A tribute from a former student
A heartfelt tribute recalls Dr Bob Rothstein as a mentor friend and colleague. The writer praises his influence and mourns his loss while noting Ken Brodnax’s article capturing his impact and character.
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Bob Rothstein
Bob's
Ken Brodnax
Bob
Cat Bust Letters Stir County Attorney Response
A reader supports County Attorney Tracey Bright regarding Paul Clark's letter about the cat bust. The writer describes unbearable odor from 146 cats at a neighbor’s home, saying the smell was detectable inside the house six weeks ago and residents have endured complaints for years.
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Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
Animal Control
Bright
Odessa Police Department
Clark
Anita Adkins Odessa
Paul Clark
Tracey Bright
Summer Family Tips to Reduce Stress and Child Risk
Prevent Child Abuse Texas and Odessa CARES offer summer guidance. Establish a real budget for activities and entertainment, hold a family meeting, post a visible calendar, seek free options, and create a summer fun jar for choices. Have children list elderly neighbors for shared meals or visits.
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Texas
Odessa Cares
Odessa
The Job Is Not Over for Service Members
A letter to service members and Christians urges enduring commitment to God family and country. It contends US aims in Afghanistan and Iraq harmed credibility, cites soldiers stranded and deployed divisions enduring months overseas with ongoing casualties and insufficient relief.
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Senate
House
Donald Rumsfield
Afghanistan
Iraq
Israel
Palestine
Gung-Ho
Man buys wrestling ticket to fulfill a dream
At a June 14 WWE event at Ector County Coliseum a generous stranger paid $30 for a disabled young man's entry ticket. The volunteer narrator notes the boy, fan of wrestling, could glimpse through a window and cheered the good guy as the man purchased a seat so he could experience the show in person.
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Ector County Coliseum
Permian Basin Fair
Hope for the future as classmates raise funds for buried friend
A family grieving Jonathan Visciano receives help from Christina Bucksath and fellow students who organized a drive to pay for the burial costs. The writer praises the caring action, highlights their desire for nationwide recognition, and lauds this generation as not lost.
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Christina Bucksath
Jonathan Visciano
County pays poorly for Ector County Sheriff’s Office
A reader complains about inequities between the Ector County Sheriff's Office and the police department noting deputies must supply their own gear and office supplies, including badges, with pay and support well below other officials. The writer urges county leaders to fund the sheriff’s office to prevent rising crime and spillover into the city.
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Ector County
Police Department
Dead horse found in flood pit in West Odessa
West Odessa reports a horse died in a caliche pit after flooding. Concern rises over animal welfare and possible neglect by owners. Residents question neglect signs and who investigates the case amid public health and animal control roles.
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W. Odessa
Caliche
West Odessa
Health Department
Odessa
Vickie Lee
Odessa American letters submission rules
The Odessa American requires author name address and phone with submissions and may edit or reject any letter. By submitting you assign rights and provide only one author per letter. "Thank you" notes are not accepted and space limits favor concise topical letters.
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Odessa American
Odessa
Texas
Freedom
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