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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 2008

Page

4

Odessa mother seeks Christmas help after fire harms family

Pogue, mother of three, survived a house fire that left a baby born prematurely on Thanksgiving Day in neonatal care. She credits the Salvation Army Empty Stocking Fund and local charities for clothing, furniture, eyeglasses, and housing help while she and her children seek a normal Christmas.

Cierra Gierra Pogue Braylen Salvation Army Kathy Goheen Odessa Goheen Lion's Club Housing Authority Angel House Lyndee Pogue Ava Jayla Janisha Janasia Kailan Janasra Kariece Herring

Tamales Dine In Odessa Area Spark Family Traditions

Ten women work a Tamales minute on a conveyor belt as Manuel's and rivals like Rosa's AGM Tamale and Saucedo Tamale Factory produce dozens of tamales daily. Pork shoulder predominates though beef chicken and vegetarian versions exist. The steamers enable 40 to 60 dozen tamales per hour per store. Families bond over the making and buying, with shoppers noting freshness and spice.

Manuel Gonzalez Rosa’s AGM Rosa Carlos Hernandez Odessa- Midland Hernandez Christell Johnson Saucedo East Eighth Street

Car crashes into After Hours Rental on Kermit Highway

A white Ford Taurus plowed through the front wall of After Hours Rental at 2632 Kermit Highway around 3 a.m. causing a about 20 feet wide opening. Police had not released the driver’s details or ticket status by press time. The business was boarded up and a haul truck remained in the lot with debris.

Kermit Highway Odessa Rick Smith Smith Taurus At&t Mrk ATAT At&t Mobility Atet Co At&tual

Calif city imposes curfew forcing mayor from City Hall

South El Monte officials vote to bar Mayor Blanca Figueroa from late night work, citing safety and liability concerns. The measure requires the mayor to exit City Hall by a set nightly curfew, restricting after hours presence to protect staff and property.

Calif City Hall Associated Press EL Monte California South el Monte Blanca Figueroa

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