Local Parents Seek Help to Avoid Bleak Holiday
A mother and father of four in Odessa struggle to provide Christmas gifts and food for their family as work hours shrink. The Empty Stocking Fund, run by the Salvation Army and Odessa American, aims to raise 35000 with a 3000 matching gift from OA. Donations support Odessa families and Angel Tree displays list children in need through Dec. 20 with details at Salvation Army and OA offices.
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Sara
Jessie
Salvation Army
Odessa American
Odessa
Salvation Army Community Center
11Th St
Fourth St
Chase Bank
Grant Ave
Seventh Street
Lee Avenue
Ssa American
Clinton vows no resignation amid impeachment talk in Mideast visit
President Clinton told reporters he will not resign amid impeachment questions and urged Congress to vote their conscience on the Constitution. He, with Prime Minister Netanyahu, pressed Israel and the Palestinians to implement land-for-security steps as Gaza’s council prepared to reveal charter provisions opposing Israel.
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Jerusalem
Mideast
Clinton
Charles Ruff
House
Benjamin Netanyahu
Wye River
Israel
Netanyahu
West Bank
Yasser Arafat
Gaza
Palestine National Council
Las Posadas re enactment lights up east Odessa streets
Hispanic Heritage of Odessa staged Las Posadas as a candlelit door to door Christmas tradition. Permian High senior Kimberly Quiroz soloed Silent Night while Odessa High student Stephanie Hernandez recalled the crowd first rejecting and then welcoming the holy family. The carolers also sang at Avalon Nursing Home as part of the program.
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East Odessa
Odessa
Las Posadas
Permian
Kimberly Quiroz
Joseph
Mary
Quiroz
Odessa High School
Stephanie Hernandez
Avalon Nursing Home
Group reenacts holy couple lodging search at ECISD event
Rebecca Guerrero of ECISD Career Center led a group reenactment showing Mary and Joseph being sent away for lodging. Felicia Soza and Amanda Arredondo of Ector Junior High shared reflections. The Las Posadas program by Hispanic Heritage aims to educate youths about Christmas meanings and heritage while reviving the debutante mentorship begun in 1989.
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Rebecca Guerrero
ECISD
Mary and Joseph
Ector
Felicia Soza
Amanda Arredondo
Carol Uranga
Lorina Sosa
West
Texas
Sosa
Margie Gomez
Gomez
Cold weather boosts holiday shopping and discounts
Americans flocked to stores as cool weather and big discounts spurred early holiday buying. With 11 days until Christmas, analysts warn a final burst is needed. warm weather, however, dampened winter merchandise sales and tempered expectations for the season. Brittany Beemer notes this critical shopping period, while Jacqueline Katz cites shoppers delaying purchases for winter goods.
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Mark Anglin
Tara Brown
Wichita Falls
Galleria Mall
Dallas
New York
Hanukkah
Britt Beemer
America
Charleston, S.C
Jacqueline Katz
Mark
Electric ink evolves as researchers push dynamic displays
Researchers and marketers explore electronic ink that can change its displayed patterns like a chameleon on ordinary surfaces. The concept promises mutable books jackets and moving maps on fabrics, drawing attention from major players in tech and publishing.
Santa’s helicopter visits Odessa holiday home display
Odessa residents have enjoyed Santa at Ruth Roquemore’s Parker Street home for 35 years. Santa arrives in a helicopter atop the house, built by Roquemore’s late husband and now refurbished by her niece. Lights glow nightly 6 to 10 pm, drawing dozens of visitors. Other decorated spots include 1400 Brittany Lane and areas around JBS Parkway, Tom Green, 52nd streets, and Country Club area. Call 333-7740 to suggest a featured home.
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Rudolph
Santa Claus
Ruth Roquemore
Odessa
Santa
Roquemore
Parker Street
Barbara Rt
Parker St
Brittany Lane
Fountain Lane
Jbs Parkway
Tom Green
52Nd Streets
Country Club
Deering Drive
Richwood Road
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