Coach Allman departure sparks staff loyalty debate
Rumbles follow coach Allman leaving Permian with his staff. Spencerd argues ECISD must retain entire crew by paying more, promote Ted Willmann, and consider internal successors rather than recruiting outsiders. talbert82 praises Allman’s impact and urges ECISD to select from his assistants or risk missteps. LATEXMA counters with a precedent of hiring from outside for Odessa High and urges West Texas schools to follow suit.
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Tradition matters in Permian coach search
In Our View argues that Permian football’s famed mystique and fan passion demand a coach with deep ties to the program. It credits Darren Allman’s era for reviving momentum, and asserts the next hire should honor the "Permian way" and likely come from the program’s own ranks.
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Peace and freedom amid moral guides and independence
The editorial page notes a commitment to informing readers so they may protect their freedom which is described as a divine gift rather than a political grant. It urges self-control aligned with the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Public forum calls for new tea party to reclaim freedom
A reader in Odessa urges citizens to stand up against government overreach, citing elected officials, taxation, immigration policy, and war cuts. She recalls Mount Rushmore visits and the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, urging a modern tea party to restore liberty.
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