Public Forum on community progress and school board choice
A reader voices concerns about an indoor practice facility at Permian High School and argues for broad community involvement and shared opportunities across Odessa’s two high schools. The letter supports Donna Smith for the ECISD board, praising her education background, balanced views, and commitment to listening, researching, and representing all voices. It also critiques economic growth slogans and defends free speech on the Internet.
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Permian High School
Donna Smith
Donna
Floy Hinson Urged For Re election To ECISD Board
A longtime Odessa figure praised as courageous and principled seeks another term on the Ector County ISD board. He has history as teacher and administrator advocating for deaf students bilingual learners and special needs students. He emphasizes equity and listening to all stakeholders to guide district decisions.
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Ector County
Hinson
Stu
Dents
Gas prices spark opinions on market freedom and regulation
In a reader’s reminiscence spanning 1964 to 1996, the author compares gas costs across eras and places, notes a personal milestone of filling beyond $50, critiques price setting by owners versus government, mentions fuel economy, and reflects on immigration policy tied to a Today In History note.
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William
Amarillo
Yellowbeard Jr
Panama City
Fla
United States
Odessa
Midland
Senate
U.S
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Ben Sargent
EXEC
helKo
Permian
Darren Allman
Independent Thinker
Bal
Ance
New York Times
California
San Diego
Floy Hinson
ECISD
Bill Salter
Salter
William Tells
Link
Freedom.com
N. Grant
Suite
Wwwwilliamtells Com
Lubbock
San Angelo
Big Spring
ES Ata
Prc
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