Odessa's Buddy West served admirably in public service
Our view lauds George E. West known as Buddy for 16 years in the Texas Legislature. The Odessa representative, modest and approachable, delivered for his district including UTPB and Presidential Museum funding. Loyal to friends, he remained accessible and continued public service despite failing health.
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Lawmakers Federal Officials Contact List
A concise directory of Texas federal and state lawmakers with office addresses in Washington and local districts. Includes Rep. Mike Conaway, Rep. Randy Neugebauer, Rep. Ciro Rodriguez, Sen. John Cornyn, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, Rep. Tom Craddick, and Sen. Kel Seliger with corresponding office locations and phone numbers.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Ciro Rodriguez
San Antonio
Rayburn House
Washington
D.C
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Tom Craddick
Austin TX
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
N. FM
P.O. Box
Austin
Let Peace Begin With Me Statement of Freedom and Morals
A civic note proclaims freedom as self-control rooted in moral guides and the idea that peace starts with individual responsibility. It asserts freedom as a divine gift, not a political grant, aligning with religious tenets and historic documents.
Thomas Sowell Warns Against Imitating Europe in Policy Debates
The essay argues Americans should evaluate results before copying European laws on minimum wage and welfare. It notes higher unemployment among youth and minorities in Europe, cites historical color lines in labor policy, and warns imitation could harm pharmaceutical innovation and global health progress. It contrasts U S success with European models and urges caution.
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Tiger Woods
Phil Mickelson
Tiger
Mickelson
United States
Europe
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Time for change in Texas juvenile justice reform
Texas must shift from relying on secure confinement to community based, evidence based youth rehabilitation. Despite 2007 reforms cutting the youth maximum age to 19, many youths risk being certified as adults. Increased state funding should accompany enhanced accountability to reduce abuse, neglect and recidivism by expanding local probation and family/community based programs.
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Juvenile Justice Initiative Director Calls For Reform
Icela Gutierrez, director of the Juvenile Justice Initiative at the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition in Austin, urges the public to consider effective rehabilitation strategies for youth in the justice system.
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Isela Gutierrez
Juvenile Justice Initiative
Texas Criminal Justice Coalition
Austin
A Morning Coffee Quest and a Microwave Save
Linda Harrison of Odessa shares a humorous morning mishap when a nonworking coffee maker, a faulty cartridge, and a manual brew lead to a 35 minute attempt to make six cups. She finally drinks warm coffee heated again in the microwave, praising modern appliances.
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Linda Harrison Odessa
Odessa pole vaulter Toby Stevenson eyes Olympic medal
Odessa athlete Toby Stevenson begins another bid for Olympic pole vault glory. Readers invited to submit opinions via email at freedom.com, with thumbs nominations encouraged.
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