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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 2013
Page
1
Christmas Aid Sought for Odessa Family in Need
An Odessa family of six faces a bleak Christmas as the father, laid off, hunts for work and repairs their broken car. The Miller family seeks help through the Empty Stocking Fund by the Odessa American and Salvation Army. The goal is $150,000 to fund food, clothing, and gifts for needy Odessa families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Miller
Odessa American
Salvation Army
Odessa revises animal shelter volunteer agreement wording
Odessa officials are changing an application used by rescue groups to access animals from the city shelter after questions about constitutionality. A probe into neglect allegations of a large breed dog held two weeks concluded Thursday as a new wording draft by City Attorney Larry Long moves toward policy status pending city manager and police chief approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Odessa
Odessa Animal Control and Rescue Groups
Andrea Goodson
Richard Morton
Tim Burton
Cold snap freezes West Texas causing closures and delays
A sheet of ice blanketed the Permian Basin as a second round of freezing weather hit West Texas on Thursday. Freezing rain moved to sleet mid-morning, sparking shut downs, accidents, and event and class cancellations. Highs near 29, plus a three day forecast and notes from the National Weather Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permian Basin
West Texas
Rick Hluchan
George Lara
University of Texas
Icy Grinch Cancels Odessa Holiday Events
A winter storm disrupted Odessa area plans cancelling the Thursday Christmas tree lighting and the holiday parade. A family feast was postponed to January or February while officials warned of accidents and closures. H E B announced the Feast of Sharing scheduled for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
H-E-B
West Texas Weather Braces for More Freezing Conditions
Texas prepares to confront the aftermath of another round of freezing weather as residents assess damage and plan staffing, heating, and safety measures. Page 6A coverage notes lingering ice and cold, with regional impacts and public advisories awaiting updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Weather delays and closings hit Permian Basin area
Snow and ice closures ripple through Odessa and surrounding districts with late openings and cancellations. City offices delay to 10, EZ Rider partial service, Ector County offices closed Friday, UT Permian Basin opens at 1 p.m., Odessa College starts 9 a.m., TTU Health Science Center closed, ISDs cancel or delay start, buses paused, and morning preK canceled in some districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permian
City of
Ector County
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Odessa College
TTU Health Science Center
Ector County Isd
Midland Isd
Kermit Isd
McCamey Isd
Seminole Isd
Wink-Loving
Big Spring
Pecos-Barstow-Toyah
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U.S
Middle East
Demry Gatewood
Kevin and
Denisa Gatewood
AIM Mpmia Tefyat
David Turner
Goodson
Richare
National Weather Service
Mark Sterkel
Ryan Evonjodessa
Donny Kyker
Misty Torres
Kyker
Icy Grinch
Cas
Tours
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