Perspective from Niger Peace Corps volunteer in a changing world
An Odessan Peace Corps worker in Niger writes of riots famine and rebellion then evacuees. She notes scorching heat and Texas-like impatience at home while reflecting on slower life and culture from afar. Ken Brodnax columns appear three times weekly.
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Veterans honored at Desert Squadron Fly-In ceremony
World War II veteran and featured speaker Jay Mehaffey told attendees the importance of preserving history as the Desert Squadron at Schlemeyer Field held the sixth annual Fly-In and Honor Day. Veterans from World War II Korea Vietnam and the Persian Gulf received certificates of appreciation during the event.
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Busy mother balances life with four kids and medical care
Susan Feaur, a 24 hour mom in Odessa, juggles T ball, preschool, and 2 year old Branson's daily physical therapy. Branson has allolear holoprosencephaly diagnosed at 5 weeks. The family aims to stay normal and inclusive despite frequent hospital visits.
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Mama Sue Turns Problems Into Good Times
Virginia Clinton often credits her mother for shaping her life, a determination born from tragedy. In 1954 Sue Angle, a new mother, faced loss when her husband Terrell Mallard, a Korean War fighter pilot, was killed by a downed plane. Twins Debbie and Dawn were born after a difficult labor, with Debbie’s umbilical cord wrapping the infant’s neck.
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Starr Urges Truth at Texas Tech Law Graduation
Kenneth Starr told Texas Tech University law graduates that truth is the profession’s foundation and warned that lies corrode justice. He praised grand juries as essential and said testimony limits are often unnecessary in grand jury work, hinting at privilege constraints and executive power debates without addressing Clinton directly.
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