Odessa oil show boosts economy and city profile
Our view hails the Permian Basin International Oil Show at the Ector County Coliseum as a boon for Odessa. High crude prices and new technologies fuel optimism, with visitors from around the world and local gains from oil industry activity, new businesses, and rising attention from film and sports.
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Congress passes opaque corporate tax bill sparks public confusion
Stephen Chapman critiques a 650-page tax package as bewildering and poorly understood even by lawmakers. He notes unwieldy provisions, hidden costs, unusual added items, and claims officials often vote without full knowledge. The piece argues government growth fuels opaque legislation.
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Public Forum The ball was dropped
Former residents of Permian football lament a televised matchup with Midland Lee. The writer criticizes coaching and preparation, questions the replacement of coach T.J. Mills with Randy Quisenberry, and defends Odessa fans against sensationalism in a viewer letter.
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Thanks to Medical Center Hospital staff on ninth floor
A grateful note from Kathy Fontenot of Odessa thanks nurses doctors respiratory and physical therapists and students on Medical Center Hospital's ninth floor for care given to her husband Victor Gianfala. She laments election process concerns and questions democratic outcomes, signing Carolyn T. Wilkerson.
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Odessa residents dispute Friday Night Lights portrayal
A reader condemns the film for misrepresenting Odessa as full of hicks and low-lifes and calls the execution of the Electoral College article flawed. The letter thanks the front page piece of October 16 and notes the surprising fact that popular vote counts do not always determine outcomes in all states.
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Program on Oct 12 profiles two presidential candidates
KOCV TV aired a revealing program on October 12 detailing the backgrounds of the two men running for president. The piece suggests undecided voters would likely favor a choice after watching and calls for a nationwide airing.
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