Texans oppose Astrodome sale plan for 194 million convention center
Harris County voters face a ballot decision as the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation pushes a 194 million plan to convert the Astrodome into a convention center. Critics call the process a shell game aimed at demolition, urging transparency and accountability from county officials and partners like the Rodeo and Texans before election day. The piece questions funding, private proposals, and the public option, warning that failure could lead to demolition.
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HCSCC
Steve Radack
Harris County
Rodeo
Lawmakers and federal officials contact list overview
A compiled contact directory for congressional representatives and Texas state officials. Includes U S Rep Mike Conaway R Midland and Sen John Cornyn R with multiple offices in Midland Odessa and Washington D C plus Sen Ted Cruz. Also lists Rep Tryon Lewis R Odessa and Sen Carlos Aresti D San Antonio with Austin offices.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Republican
Midland
Rayburn House
Washington
D.C
Odessa
Eighth St
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Cornyn
Senate
Ted Cruz
Dirksen Senate
Washington, D.C
Cruz
Tryon Lewis
West 4Th St
Fox
Austin
Capitol Extension
P.O
Tryon
State
Carlos Aresti
San Antonio
Capitol Station
Texas
Let Peace Begin With Me Phrase Featured
A public display presents a motto about peace and self control reflecting a belief that freedom comes from God not state power. The piece emphasizes personal responsibility and aligns with moral guides including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Obama administration foreign policy focus page
A note directing readers to the White House site at www.whitehouse.gov/issues/foreignpolicy to learn more about the Obama administration's approach to international affairs.
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Obama
Whitehouse
Obama Syria red line debate warned of intervention risk
The article argues Obama faced a credibility trap over Syria, linking his chemical weapons red line to ongoing US involvement. It notes Rhodes and Clinton echo warnings while assessing risks of arming rebels and potential outcomes. It critiques intervention as a war of choice with uncertain postwar prospects.
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Syria
Barack Obama
Mitt Romney
Ben Rhodes
Obama
United States
Rhodes
Libya
U.S
Assad
White House
New York Times
al-Qaida
Hezbollah
Bill Clinton
Clintor
America
Somalia
Odessa American notes thumbs up for Friday graduation
Odessa area students celebrate successful Friday graduation with upbeat community support. Officials praise academic achievement and campus resilience as families mark the milestone.
GOP blamed for food stamp surge in 2008 Farm Bill vote
Robert Romano argues Republicans expanded food stamp eligibility with the 2008 Farm Bill, noting GOP votes to override Bush veto increased SNAP reach. He criticizes current GOP reforms as window dressing and cites ongoing need for Democratic support to pass legislation and debt actions.
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Romney Campaign
Republican National Committee
Obama
Fox News
Mitt Romney
George W. Bush
USA Today
Wendy Koch
Manhattan Institute
Diana Furchtgott-Roth
House
House Energy and Commerce
Rep
Fred Upton
John Boehner
David Camp
Ways and Means Committee
Hal Rogers
House Appropriations Committee
Frank Lucas
House Agriculture Committee
Senate
Washington, D.C
Robert Romano
Americans For Limited Government
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