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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 2009
Page
1
A mother of two and twins on the way faces hardship without support as the Empty Stocking Fund helps Odessa families. The annual Odessa American Salvation Army drive aims to raise 75000 dollars by December 18 to provide food clothing and toys for about 600 local households.
The Commemorative Air Force Space Power Museum hosts astronaut Bernard Harris at 2 p.m. Saturday for the 2009 Above and Beyond series. Harris, mission specialist on Atlantis Columbia, became the first African American to walk in space during the 1995 Discovery mission and later led the Russia-United States joint spaceflight. He earned a medical degree from Texas Tech and leads The Harris Foundation supporting math science education and youth crime prevention.
Denton County jurors hear DNA on an unfired shotgun shell linked to the capital murder case of Daniel Sabin Orona and two co defendants. Forensic scientist Naomi McDonald testifies that the DNA likely belonged to an untested person, while defense questions the shell’s time stamp and other witness testing.
The city’s holiday tree in McKinney Park lit up amid frigid weather drawing thousands for the Christmas season of 2009. A later blackout paused the display before power stabilized as onlookers, including newcomers from Colorado, praised the festive atmosphere and planned Santa visits through New Year’s.
TTUHSC announced it has suspended purchasing feral cats from Odessa Animal Control for emergency response training. No cats have been bought since October 2008 and the center sees no near term purchases from any source. The program may resume later with compliant policies. critics urge replacing animals with mannequins.
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