Odessa’s homelessness seen as limited and solvable
In our view Odessa has a limited homeless presence. Some individuals choose or are constrained by personal issues, including mental health, making shelters hard to fit. Local support runs through Salvation Army, churches, LINKS, and the Odessa Homeless Coalition, aiding those down on their luck and reintegrating them.
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Odessa Editor Wins Pulitzer Prize in 1988
Kenneth Brodnax, an editorial editor at Odessa, earned the Pulitzer Prize in 1988 for distinguished writing. The achievement highlights the paper's commitment to investigative and opinion journalism.
Let Peace Begin With Me Preface in Freedom Article
A devotional piece proclaims liberty as self control and a God given gift, urging readers to promote and preserve freedom. It frames freedom as personal responsibility aligned with moral guides and the Declaration of Independence.
Homelessness in Odessa: community debate and stereotypes
Residents debate why some in Odessa and West Texas are homeless, criticizing assumptions about alchohol and drugs, and noting that many seeking aid may not be truly unemployed. The letter urges compassion while questioning aid misuse.
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Spending like there's no tomorrow
Stephen Chapman, syndicated in the Chicago Tribune, argues that federal spending rose sharply through 2005 with both parties blamed. NTUF tallies show Republicans and Democrats increasing outlays, a trend continuing since 2001, amid calls for restraint and a looming deficit. The piece criticizes Bush, GOP leaders, and several conservatives for fiscal excess.
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