Incumbents and challengers at Odessa forum discuss civility and growth
Incumbent District 5 councilman Benjamin Velasquez and challengers Barbara Graff and Javier Joven presented their cases. Other candidates included Cathi Echols, Pete Munoz Jr., Roy Hunton, and Dean Combs who did not attend. They debated open meetings laws, tax records access, annexation, and economic development, with Velasquez citing a closed session concern and Joven criticizing the Odessa Development Council for favoring outside firms over local ones.
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Pete Munoz Jr
Roy Hunton
Art Leal
Dean Combs
Una Voz Unida
Gene Collins
Ector County Independent School District Board
Velasquez
Ector County
Leal
Odessa Development Corp
Texas Municipal League
Joven
District 5
Oessa Development Council
Permian Basin NAACP panel features local candidates for ECSISD board
ECISD Collins and Karl Rundgren host a candidate forum with incumbent Donna Smith and challengers Herrera Galvan Gregg. Smith emphasized experience and teamwork on the school board while Herrera cited overcoming language barriers, Galvan highlighted Eagle Scout background and dropout concerns, and Gregg stressed lifelong commitment and seniority on the board.
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Herrera
Galvan
Austin
Washington D.C
Palin rally highlights energy focus and party stance
Palin praised energy production as a favorite topic and urged voters to counter what she called a leftward shift under Obama. She argued media mischaracterizes conservative messages as violent and urged action through voting, while attendees referenced support for her and her book. Local residents and business figures described the event as compelling and noted mixed opinions on her resignation plans.
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Barack Obama
LF Foundation
Sarah Palin
Shelly Rollins
Midland
Rollins
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Biedeger
Crosby Cobb
Greenwood
Cobb
Jerry Berkebile
Colt Hill Resources
Stephen C. Brown
Online poll asks Palin next move
A public poll asks voters to choose Palin's next step including run for president or other positions, with options to stay as private citizen or suggest different paths. The poll directs readers to vote online at www.oapa.com.
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Sarah Palin
Oapa.com
Palin speaks at fundraiser for Liberty and Freedom Foundation
On the Net president notes celebrity appeal for museum crowds as the Liberty and Freedom Foundation hosts Palin. VIP event rules restrict media and attendee interviews while fundraising tables run at 4000 dollars for eight and 1250 for couples to support the foundation and its conservative candidate goals.
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LF Foundation
Liberty and Freedom Foundation
Victor Cocchia
Palin
RFY
Frfenom
Congress
Cocchia
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