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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 2009
Page
1
A reader advice piece urges care in choosing a baby name, cautioning about lasting effects on identity and social fit. It suggests researching origins, meaning, and potential mispronunciations before settling on a choice.
About 600 Odessa families will receive food clothing and toys through the Empty Stocking Fund a joint Odessa American and Salvation Army drive. The goal is 75000 and the campaign runs through Thursday. Nutcracker Magic dance show at Deaderick Hall 7 p.m. and 2 30 p.m. Sunday tickets 12 adults 6 students seniors. A pancake breakfast at Barbara Jordan Elementary supports 13 year old Bethany Lewallen with mitochondrial disorder with gifts wrapped photos with Santa and varied gift wrap fees. Proceeds cover medical bills.
Odessa College president Gregory Williams says the college remains open to all and will seek alternatives after the law enforcement academy lost accreditation due to low pass rates on corrective program tests. He notes the school has not lost accreditation in the past 35 months, despite a prior heating and air conditioning program closure.
Kevin Buehler pens a sweeping account labeled The Greatest Story Ever Told, detailing a bold narrative that blends mythic scope with personal reflection and aims to redefine heroic storytelling.
Gerry Wortman of Saskatchewan forfeited his pastor salary to fund church outreach at First Baptist Church of Odessa during the Permian Basin Christmas Celebration. He later received the three nights' proceeds, underscoring the message that God's love changes lives and is the greatest gift. Linda Lynch of Odessa reflected that Christmas means eternal life.
The First American Home Buyers Protection Co will close its Odessa office on March 12 leaving about 120 employees unemployed. The call center, at 4044 Penbrook St, will relocate to Phoenix to tap a larger labor pool and improved infrastructure. Company officials cited market conditions behind the decision and noted assistance for affected workers. The Odessa Chamber of Commerce linked the move to the national housing market rather than local conditions.
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