Texas redistricting fallout lingers as court rulings loom
The D C federal ruling condemned Texas for minority-dampening congressional maps while a separate panel blocked the voter ID law citing disproportionate burdens on the poor. The piece urges moving redistricting to an independent commission and notes political setbacks for reformers like Sen. Wentworth.
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George W. Bush
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Texas U.S. and state officials contact list briefing
A compiled contact list names U S Representatives Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Francisco Canseco and Senators John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison plus state Rep Tryon Lewis and Rep Tom Craddick with Washington D C and district office addresses phone numbers and emails for Texas officials.
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Austin
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Let peace begin with me by Patrick Laura Dennis
A civic statement urging readers to promote and preserve freedom through self control. It frames freedom as a divine gift, not a political grant, aligning liberty with moral guides and self-discipline.
Charen and Obama economy critique debate unfolds
A columnist argues Barack Obama inherited a deep crisis from George W. Bush and that recovery began earlier than claimed. It cites Geithner, Clinton, and critics while contrasting housing losses and national factors with state outcomes. The piece frames political blame across administrations and calls Obama a fairy tale.
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How Clint Eastwood shaped a viewer’s nostalgia for youth
A guest column laments political burnout after the RNC and Democratic confetti. It blends pop culture affection for Clint Eastwood with reflections on aging, recalling his on screen personas, favorite films, and the timing of Neil Armstrong and Princess Diana tributes. The writer longs for the younger Clint while noting the era’s political fatigue.
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Talent show at the fair earns public praise
Odessa American applauds participants in the fair talent show while inviting reader ideas on current topics. Readers may submit comments with thumbs up or thumbs down, indicating their stance and contacting oapa com with a nomination.
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