Empty Stocking Fund seeks gifts for Odessa families
Beth, a self sufficient Odessa mother of two, asks the Empty Stocking Fund for help with toys and clothing as Christmas nears. The fund run by the Odessa American and the Salvation Army aims to raise 35000 this year to aid over 650 families. as of Monday 8920 has been raised including a 3000 matching gift from the Odessa American. Donations may be mailed to the Salvation Army Community Center or the Odessa American, and Angel Tree displays at Chase Bank will list children in need. Information is available by calling the Odessa American or the Salvation Army.
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N. Grant Ave
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Clinton advisers weigh impeachment odds as House vote nears
White House aides say time dwindles and options shrink for President Clinton as impeachment in the House looks increasingly likely. Harold Ickes calls it a tidal wave, while others cite ill advised remarks and tone deafness to GOP critics. Some see 50 50 odds and possible moderate defections.
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Border drug runs near Presidio port of entry escalate
U S Customs officials anticipate traffic through the Presidio port to nearly double during the holiday period amid Mexico's marijuana harvest. Inspectors use detaining rooms and hydraulic lifts to inspect cars for hidden compartments, with drug-sniffing dogs and laser body scans aiding evidence.
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Second Avenue
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U.S
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Mexico
Border Patrol and Customs seize drugs along Texas border
Border Patrol in the Marfa sector reported more than 10 000 pounds of marijuana seized between October 1 and December 8. U S Customs said it seized about 6 000 pounds of marijuana and 24 pounds of cocaine across Texas and New Mexico in a seven day period ending December 3. Eli Silva noted more agents in the field and harvest timing in Central Mexico helped. Gurdit Dhillon called the enforcement results incredible and credited officers nationwide.
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Marfa
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Texas
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Mexico
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Silva
U.S. Customs Management Center
Gurdit Dhillon
Twelve Days of Christmas Lights Shine Over Odessa Home
Odessa American features the Tiner residence at 3601 Springdale Drive decorated for Christmas with hand carved sleigh and reindeer sets, icicle lights, candy canes, and a Santa figure. Meryl and Tommy Tiner describe wood projects as a family effort begun after Thanksgiving, expanding their display this year.
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Tommy Tiner
Springdale Drive
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