Letters to the Editor

Where’s the help?

Debbie Smith / Odessa

I have had the unfortunate experience of coming into contact with Child Protective Services in the last couple of weeks. I am related to Christopher Roedel, the 5-year-old who was hit and killed on West University Boulevard. In the last few weeks,... Full story

CO2 threatens our future

Daniel Fitzgerald / Odessa

I am the man who went before Ector County commissioners to object to the building of the Summit plant at Penwell. I explained the effect CO2 has on wells when injected. I tried to explain what happened in the town of Wickett after a CO2 plant was... Full story

100 years of scouting

Ted W. Hogan Sr. / Crane

On Monday, the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years of shaping the character of America’s youth. Scouting started in this country on Feb. 8, 1910. Most of us know how it came to America. Millions of our youth have been Scouts and at... Full story

Campaigning doesn’t have to be combative

Drew Crutcher / Odessa

I noted with interest, the comments from my opponent for Precinct 2 Ector County commissioner and from Bob Bryant, a former county commissioner. I agree that residents should be able to run for office, present their qualifications, let the voters... Full story

A time to help

The Rev. Michael Pfeifer / Bishop of Catholic Diocese of San Angelo

February, Black History Month, is a time to bring all of our communities closer to African American roots. It is also a time to reflect on the enormous suffering being experienced by our brothers and sisters on the African continent.   It... Full story

Big bad problems

Jim Collins / Barstow

With all the money, with all the support of the party in power (a special interest group called Democrats), I wonder why … with the support of all the other powerful, special interest groups like the big (bad) insurance companies, the big... Full story

Simmons brings business sense

Bob Bryant / Former Precinct 4 county commissioner

The county commissioner race in Precinct 2 features two men that I know very well. As a former county commissioner myself, I have worked with both men extensively. While Drew Crutcher is a good engineer, he is already providing these services to... Full story

Odessa hasn’t changed

J. Linn / Odessa

Re: The front-page articles in the Jan. 27 Odessa American on the Summit and Rexene groups. It reminds of a quote by the legendary lawyer, Warren Burnett, to a lawmaker asking if Odessa could support a four-year university. Burnett’s response... Full story

Headline was somewhat misleading

Greg Simmons / Precinct 2 Ector County commissioner

Against my better judgment, I would like to respond to the article in Wednesday’s OA titled “Candidates throw early jabs in county Race.” The headline did what it was supposed to do and got people to read the article. However, it... Full story

Propaganda rules

Leo Uher / Alpine

There are two groups of propagandists who use similar, if not the same tactics, to achieve their goal. The stated and avowed goal is to bring down and destroy the legitimate government of our United States. They use deceit, deception,... Full story

Candidate isn’t getting fair treatment

Billy A. White / Crane

I just read the Associated Propagandist story regarding the Republican gubernatorial debates held in Denton on Jan. 14. It is most apparent that the Associated Press has little or no use for Debra Medina. The story largely ignores the fact that... Full story

Choice is the ticket

Clarence Russeau / Alpine

Like so many people in the United States, I'm proud to say I’m an American. I served in the Armed Forces proudly so that people who will never know who I am can express themselves regardless of race, creed, religion and nationality. And so... Full story

Spreading joy

Mark Cooper / exas-Louisiana Regional Director Operation Christmas Child

Packing hope and joy into 5,661 gift-filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, Odessa residents gave children around the world a reason to smile this Christmas season and beyond. Shoebox gifts filled with meaningful, yet simple toys, school... Full story

Hit the road again

Susie Whitman / Odessa

This letter is in regard to the article “Road put out to pasture” in your Jan. 10. edition. There were some important facts left out of this article that makes it look like Ed and Roy Cole have benefited from the county taking care of... Full story

An alternative

Clyde Howard / Odessa

If the Ten Commandments, the term Under God, religious symbols, etc. cannot be displayed in public places, if some organizations don’t want “In God we trust” on our currency, if the ACLU and others don’t want Easter,... Full story

An alternative

If the Ten Commandments, the term “Under God,”religious symbols, etc. cannot be displayed in public places, if some organizations don’t want “In God we trust” on our currency, if the ACLU and others don’t want... Full story

Candidate isn’t getting fair treatment

I just read the Associated Propagandist story regarding the Republican gubernatorial debates held in Denton on Jan. 14. It is most apparent that the Associated Press has little or no use for Debra Medina. The story largely ignores the fact that... Full story

Choice is the ticket

Clarence Russeau | Alpine

Like so many people in the United States, I'm proud to say I’m an American. I served in the Armed Forces proudly so that people who will never know who I am can express themselves regardless of race, creed, religion and nationality. And so... Full story

Hit the road again

This letter is in regard to the article “Road put out to pasture” in your Jan. 10. edition. There were some important facts left out of this article that makes it look like Ed and Roy Cole have benefited from the county taking care of... Full story

Propaganda rules

here are two groups of propagandists who use similar, if not the same tactics, to achieve their goal. The stated and avowed goal is to bring down and destroy the legitimate government of our United States.  They use deceit, deception,... Full story

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