In an apparent effort to limit the damage caused by the reported assault of Carmen Wilhite by Donna Kelm, the Odessa American this afternoon published a misleading article claiming that an OPD report detailed that Kelm was not at fault. The OA article apparently relies on the statements of Linda Hall, one of Kelm’s supporters, […]
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Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett, Sheriff Griffis and Brooks Landgraf Hold Joint Press Conference
After yesterday’s reported assault of a campaign worker by Donna Kelm, a joint press conference was held this morning at the Ector County Courthouse Annex. During the press conference a call was made to return our local election process to a calm and peaceful process where voters are respected and all three leaders called on […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Bass Pro Shops Coming To Odessa
While the City of Midland had previously announced that Bass Pro Shops was coming to Midland it appears that the popular outdoor hunting, fishing, and outdoor living chain will be built in Odessa. The announcement came this morning from Bass Pro Shops via a press release which can be read here: Bass Pro Shops, North […]
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Ector County Republican Party Issues Press Release Condemning Assault On Campaign Worker
In quick response to today’s assault of a campaign worker at the Ector County Courthouse annex, the Ector County Republican Party has issued a strong condemnation. The incident, which resulted in assault charges against GOP Chair candidate Donna Kelm, has sparked outrage across the community. The Republican Party’s statement emphatically denounces the violence, framing it […]
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Commissioner Don Stringer Becomes Physically Aggressive During Republican Candidate Forum
Publisher’s note: Samantha Russell is my daughter-in-law. Forum moderators Eliel Rosas and Marc Christen had their hands full during the Monday night candidate forum featuring candidates for Ector County Justice of the Peace #1 and Ector County Commissioners’ Court candidates #1 and #3. For the convenience of our readers we have uploaded an approximately 12 […]
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What Are The Real Motives Behind The Push To Overthrow The Local Republican Party?
As the primary election grows near, the tension between the current Ector County Republican Party (ECRP) leadership and the Ronnie Lewis/Donna Kelm faction has continued to draw attention from Ector County voters. Lewis/Kelm and their hand-picked candidates are outspoken in their desire to dismantle the current ECRP and both sides are claiming that they represent […]
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Letter To The Editor: Patti Kappauf
Dear Editor and fellow Ector County citizens, Have you ever been afraid to speak up about something you thought wasn’t right? Many people in our County tell me stories of retaliation for speaking up about the “wrong” person or issue. I’m told this gets you bullied, intimidated, worried about your personal safety, and/or being reported […]
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Candidates Turn Their Backs On Voters
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: In the interest of full disclosure I am currently running for re-election as the Ector County Republican Party Chair for Precinct 312 and my daughter-in-law, Samantha Russell, is running for Ector County Commissioner Precinct 3. To say that this local election season continues to be weird would be a gross understatement. While there […]
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Larry Robinson Runs For Precinct 1 Commissioner In Hopes of Getting Ector County the Recognition It Deserves
Long-time Odessa resident Larry Robinson has thrown his hat in the ring for Ector County Precinct 1 Commissioner. Robinson hopes to highlight rural Ector County and Odessa’s potential and bring attention to the area for its hard-working residents and precious resources. “I don’t run around with politicians. The people I associate with are hard-working people, […]
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Samantha Russell Is Ready To “Get Things Done” As She Runs for Precinct Three Ector County Commissioner
Publishers note: Odessa Headlines has contacted Russell’s opponent – Don Stringer – multiple times to arrange an interview and so far Stringer has failed to agree to an interview. Samantha Russell is the daughter-in-law of Odessa Headlines publisher Jeff Russell. In early January, Samantha Russell officially announced her run for Ector County Commissioner of Precinct […]