OUR VIEW: Odessa’s Teen Court about successes, not punishment
Odessa teens will likely miss Tammy Hawkins who has coordinated the Teen Court for 25 years in Odessa.Her retirement will mean more time for...
OUR VIEW: Give a small prayer of thanks on this holiday
It’s true. Freedom wasn’t and isn’t free.Lives lost, homes destroyed and families torn apart. All were part of the founding of our great nation.We...
OUR VIEW: Helping the hungry is worthy mission
West Texas Food BankImagine being a child who isn’t that excited about a summer break.It’s not because you want to be in school instead...
OUR VIEW: Memorial Day is time for reflection
West Texas Food BankFor many Memorial Day is the semiofficial beginning of the summer vacation and driving seasons, an attitude reinforced by Congress in...
OUR VIEW: Graduation night is just the start of an adventure
Today’s Odessa American includes a special section called “School Honors.” What a pleasure it is for us to share the good works of hardworking...
OUR VIEW: Give a hand and grad night safe and sound
West Texas Food BankTesting is almost over and caps and gowns have been ordered and graduation announcements addressed.The big day for both Odessa High...
OUR VIEW: Highway, plaza feather in cap for Odessa
West Texas Food BankIf you have not ventured out to the Chris Kyle memorial situated near Mission Fitness and the VA Clinic area off...
Graduation night is just the start of an adventure
Today’s Odessa American includes a special section called “School Honors.” What a pleasure it is for us to share the good works of hardworking...
OUR VIEW: Kindness makes horrific days more bearable
We all know 17 people were murdered on Wednesday by an orphaned 19-year-old with a troubled past and an AR-15 rifle.The coming days will...
OUR VIEW: Empty Stocking helped needy during holiday
We are overwhelmed by the generosity of our friends and neighbors and business associates in West Texas. This was the 23rd year of the...