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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 2017

Page

13

Texas lawmaker salutes first responders after Las Vegas massacre

Texas State Rep. Brooks Landgraf praises courage of police and civilians Geoff and Brandi Bell after a mass shooting. He notes mental health needs and calls for state level action while honoring victims and first responders. Landgraf represents House District 81 and lives in Odessa.

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Odessa ISD board member defends bond and TRE stance

Steve Brown a member of the Ector County Board of Trustees writes that critics including PAC leaders Sewell and Perryman should not drive policy. He says the bond election and Tax Ratification Election must be decided by all voters and emphasizes district progress under Superintendent Crowe, urging transparency and focus on students.

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Adidas shirt sparks talk on cheating in college sports

An Adidas shirt incident underscores concerns about integrity in college basketball and football. The writer links gear branding to broader sport ethics, notes board-level cover ups undercut winning seasons, and calls for vigilant oversight while praising a high school team’s patriotic display.

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First Amendment free speech under fire in modern culture

Letter writer Sandy Milner from Odessa argues that free speech faces attacks similar to gun rights. He blames Antifa, BLM, and political factions for silencing dissent through hate speech limits and safe zones, warning that colleges stifle speakers and threaten constitutional rights.

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