Empty Stocking funds aid Odessa families this Christmas
Odessa American and the Salvation Army lead the annual Empty Stocking Fund to provide food clothing and toys for about 600 Odessa families including Jim and his seven dependents. Donations accepted through December 18 with details on Page 2A. Police safe zones listed and Marine Lance Cpl Richard Laughlin heads home for leave before Hawaii assignment.
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Odessa
Jim
U.S
Lance Cpl
Richard Laughlin
Midland
Permian Basin
Ciudad Juarez reels as killings surge again amid fear
In Juarez, violence dominates daily life as officials report 2,250 killings this year and a new surge despite thousands of troops. Residents march on city hall while the Chamber of Commerce calls for UN peacekeepers and federal action to curb the bloodshed.
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Ciudad Juarez
Sinaloa Cartel
Joaquin “el Chapo” Guzman
Juarez Cartel
Vicente Carrillo Fuentes
Felipe Calderon
Daniel Murguia
National
Eee
Chamber of Commerce
Mexico
United Nations
Calderon
Giving Everyone a Chance to Play Mark Sterkes Odessa American
Odessa American reports on community efforts to provide inclusive opportunities in youth and local sports. The piece highlights programs, partnerships, and events aimed at expanding access and encouraging participation across demographics.
ECISD backs free musical instrument drive for students
In ECISD a district wide instrument drive solicits donations of used instruments to loan to students. N Tune Music will appraise donated items at 1141 E 42nd St and offer tax credits and free repairs, with hours 10 am to 5 pm Saturday.
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Crockett Junior High
Timothy Hickman
Crockett Band Hall
Ntune Music
42Nd St
Hickman
Pearl Harbor survivor to return for 68th anniversary
Pearl Harbor veteran Ed Johann, 86, a former Oregon firefighter, travels back to Pearl Harbor for a ceremony marking the 68th anniversary of the Japanese attack. He recalls the dive bombers, the explosions, the screams, and the smell of burning oil from that day.
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Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Ed Johann
Uss
Lier
Solace
U.S
Johann
Weather and politics poll prompt
A weather oriented prompt asks readers to vote on President Obama’s decision to deploy more troops to Afghanistan and share reasons via www.oapa.com or email to onletters oapa.com. The item blends civic survey with online engagement and lacks local news context.
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Obama
Afghanistan
Oapa.com
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