Odessa honors Rudy Acosta with campus pavilion name
Odessa College trustees name a 2,400 square foot open air pavilion for Raul “Rudy” Acosta, a Texas MD patient and Odessa College alum who overcame total paralysis to earn degrees and advocate for the disabled. Acosta died at 43 in Austin. An anonymous donor funded the tribute and DC officials may add a plaque detailing his achievements for student motivation.
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Lawmakers and federal officials contact list
A compiled directory of U S representatives and senators with office addresses in Washington D C and local offices in Texas New Mexico and San Antonio. It lists members including U S Rep Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Ciro Rodriguez Steve Pearce and Senators John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison plus state directors and contact numbers.
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Midland
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Lubbock
Odessa Freedom Wins 1988 Pulitzer Prize
The Odessa Freedom section celebrates its 1988 Pulitzer Prize win with Patrick Canty publisher Laura Dennis editor and Ken Brodnax editorial page editor noted for the achievement.
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Ken Brodnax
Let peace begin with me declares a moral guide
A newspaper statement promotes personal freedom through self control and moral guidance, arguing freedom is a divine gift, not political grant. It cites the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence as moral anchors for responsible self governance.
Hatfill case highlights clash of press and sources
Stephen Chapman notes how the anthrax investigations drew media scrutiny as The Hatfill affair unfolds. He argues journalists shield informants at times, even as courts compel disclosure, risking public trust and innocent lives. Experts warn the press oversteps when protecting sources at justice's expense.
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Ray Donovan
Ronald Reagan
Donovan
Steven Hatfill
Hatfill
U.S
Justice Department
Army
The
New York Times
Reggie Walton
Walton
Lucy
Reporters Committee For Freedom of the Press
University of Chicago
Geoffrey Stone
Letter endorses Tryon Lewis for District 81 race
C R Dick Saulsbury of Public Foron urges readers to vote for Tryon Lewis in District 81, arguing rational, non emotional choice based on experience, judicial philosophy and community fit. He stresses responsibility of voters and the republic’s survival through diligent leadership and participation.
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Johnny Davis
Tryon Lewis
District 81
C.R
Dick” Saulsbury
Tryon
Tryon Lewis Backed by Voter Over West Record
Rebecca Thomas of Odessa writes that Tryon Lewis aligns with her values and offers a responsive representation, contrasting with Buddy West who she says does not keep voting records or return calls and once insulted her. She urges change after years of dissatisfaction.
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Rebecca Thomas Odessa
Sagebrush Physical Therapy helps patient with move to senior side
Barbara Duke thanks Sagebrush Physical Therapy owner Ken Utzinger for inviting her to their facility after a Taco Villa visit. She recalls his personal greeting and staff kindness, noting she was moved to the Sage senior side to continue exercises on their machines.
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Sagebrush Physical Therapy
Ken Utzinger
Taco Villa
Sage
Barbara Duke
Permian High boys gymnasts win district title again
A local note celebrates the Permian High boys gymnastics team for clinching another district championship. The message invites readers to submit both positive and negative opinions on current topics via email at freedom.com, signaling a thumbs nomination.
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Permian High
Freedom.com
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Buddy” West
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