Texas Senate eyes education boost despite funding cuts
A Texas Senate Education Committee hearings note calls for longer school days and years as a possible boost to learning. Critics cite $4 billion in public education cuts and nationwide stagnation in science and math scores. Supporters point to donor funded extensions and Dallas nonprofit Saturday classes helping at‑risk students. The piece urges careful funding decisions when legislature reconvenes.
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Texas lawmakers and federal officials contact guide
A compiled list of U S representatives and senators from Texas with their office addresses phones faxes and emails. It includes U S Rep Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Francisco Canseco and Senators John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison along with state officials Tryon Lewis Tom Craddick and Kel Seliger and their district or office details. The data presents multiple offices in Midland Odessa Lubbock Amarillo and Austin with contact methods for constituents.
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Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
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Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Randy
Francisco ‘Quico’ R. Canseco
San Antonio
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Washington
D.C
Hutchison
Senate
Rep
Tryon Lewis
W. Fourth Street
Austin
P.O
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Tom Craddick
Republican
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Kel Seliger
Amarillo
E. University Blvd
Senate State
Let peace begin with me says publisher in 1988
Laura Dennis editor of the Odessa publisher receives the 1988 Pulitzer Prize. The statement frames freedom as self-control and a divine gift, aligning with moral guides such as the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Romney campaign turnaround urged by Charen analysis
Syndicated columnist Charen argues Romney must pivot to showcase turnaround skills to fix a stagnant campaign. The piece critiques Obama economy metrics, cites Gallup approval trends, and urges aggressive messaging against Obamacare and Dodd Frank while highlighting historic tax cut benefits and party blame dynamics.
Romney's May fundraising remarks spark debate on taxes and dependency
In a guest column Bill Wilson argues Romney should embrace his comments on the 47 percent and government dependence. The piece frames the video as a chance to articulate a free enterprise path, urging Romney to connect with nonpaying voters while stressing personal responsibility and job creation.
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Odessa American invites thumbs up for nine Odessans event
The Odessa American asks readers to send positive or negative comments on four topics. Email odaletters oavs.com with a note that you support the thumbs nomination.
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