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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1998
Page
13
Sonja McGillivray recalls a hectic Christmas tree hunt in Northern Virginia with son David and daughter Jennie. A 20 mile trip turned into a slow crawl with missing boots and bored kids, ending in a stand near home after an overgrown tree proved impractical.
ECISD officials ended classes early due to a record snowfall while parents and area doctors criticized the decision. Public information officer Chuck Hornung noted a 5 30 am decision time as buses begin at 6 am and urged parental override if needed. Bonham Junior High reported over 100 students absent and phones busy as families weighed safety concerns.
Record snowfall reshapes Odessa commerce as Bealls reports steady coat sales and Dominos Pizza sees a surge in deliveries doubling and tripling business. Some shops like Liz's Linens and Jonnie's see quiet mid day, with expectations of after school crowds. A family builds a snowman in a residential scene captured with the event.
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