Christmas Eve Fire Destroys Family Home Again
Dallas AP reports Harold Holigan’s 10 000 square foot home burned at 8 30 p m on Christmas Eve causing about 1 million dollars in damage with 700 000 to the home and 300 000 to furnishings. No injuries were reported. Last year a 1990 blaze partially destroyed a 4 000 square foot house caused by a furnace malfunction. Holigan and his wife Hermina and 17 year old daughter Sarah escaped unharmed. The family plans to rebuild but faces hardship and may not return to the site.
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Winter Texans Host Seventh Annual Rio Grande Christmas Party
Winter Texans organized the Amigos de los Ninos de Mexico Christmas party in Nuevo Progreso drawing up to 2000 Mexican children. Santa Claus rode a burro to the Ford 45 Elementary School where hot dogs pinatas and gifts awaited after the parade.
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Shoppers brave snow for after Christmas bargains in Dallas malls
Shoppers bundled in heavy coats lined up before 7 a.m. at Foley's Valley View Mall and crowded counters for half price Christmas decorations. Stores opened early slashing items up to 70 percent as crowds rushed to purchase next year's gifts. Families traveled long distances, with many planning annual purchases and stocking up on holiday wares.
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Symphony seeks new music director in Houston at cross roads
The Houston Symphony searches for a new music director as it faces a $7.1 million deficit and a five year plan to cut costs. Music director Christoph Eschenbach extended his contract then resigned to pursue positions in Europe. The symphony paused NGO collaborations and faced a potential $750,000 loss this season after ending ties with the Houston Grand Opera.
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