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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 2015
Page
1
An Odessa family faces a tight holiday season as a father cannot work and an elderly relative needs care. The Empty Stocking Fund by the Odessa American and The Salvation Army raises funds for meals, gifts, clothing, and toys. This year’s goal is $150,000 and donations support needy families in Odessa.
Mark Donaldson files to run for a fifth term as Ector County Sheriff ahead of the upcoming primary. No other candidate has filed for the top law enforcement post. Filing runs through Monday with the final day to register to vote on February 1 and early voting set to begin February.
In court a dash cam video shows ex Odessa Police Sgt Salvador Becerra admitting to touching the breasts of two women during a 2014 traffic stop. Prosecutors say more women later accused him of similar conduct, as he faces six counts of improper sexual activity with a person in custody and one count of touching a sexual assault. The video records his initial denial and later admission.
In West Odessa eight children under state care remain on life support as nurse Vicky Thorp cares for them at Vicky's Kids. The Odessa Board of Realtors hosts Carriage Rides for Vicky's Kids Friday in Emerald Forest to raise funds for the care facility.
Vicky Thorp, head of Vicky's Kids, a care center for terminally ill children, marks her 70th birthday with annual holiday carriage rides. This year the Odessa Board of Realtors funds and hosts a first benefit ride in Odessa Friday evening after initial outreach moved them to support the cause.
Carriage rides offered by appointment only between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Friday at Emerald Forest Estates between Stoney Ridge Road and the Links Entrance. Cost is 10 for kids under 12 and 25 for adults. call 432-362-8943 for details.
EPA officials expect to complete the four month cleanup of the former Ector Drum site at 2525 and 2604 North Marco Ave. The operation tackled about 15,000 abandoned drums tied to oilfield drum recycling and disposal. The 4.5 acre site near Market Street faced runoff pollution water table damage and fire risks. About 40 percent of barrels held liquids as workers protected surrounding neighborhoods and businesses. Cleanup costs approached two million in taxpayer money. See CLEANUP Page 5A.
The Globe of the Great Southwest Theatre mounts a local cast production of The Wizard of Oz this month. Fans can learn more on the Ticket page for show details and times.
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