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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 2015

Page

11

Polar Express Comes to Milam Magnet Elementary

John States, Milam Magnet Elementary parent and conductor, punches a ticket for third grader Jacob Anaya as the first Polar Express ride to the North Pole rolls through the school. Teachers, students, parents and VIPs join in decorating and staging the event inspired by a fine art teacher.

John States Milam Magnet Elementary Jacob Anaya North Pole

Debate on junk food tax and penny abolishment sparks opinions

Students discuss policy topics on taxes and coinage. Acen Schmohr Ethan Thames argue penny abolition citing rising costs and lost coins while opponents warn of confusion and a rounding up effect. Thames supports inflation target as a growth tool and says the topic was enjoyable and engaging.

John Hubert Jimmy Breeding Acen Schmohr Ethan Thames Schmohr Department of Defense Hayden Bruns Landon Moersbach Thames Federal Reserve

Odessa blotter reports multiple felonies across city blocks

Police logs describe aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on West 13th Street, burglary of habitation on Tanglewood Lane and West 23rd Street, thefts including a 50 inch TV and a PlayStation 3, plus forgery attempts at 3801 East 42nd Street. Vehicles stolen or used include a Chevrolet Cobalt, Harley Davidson Dyna, and a turquoise Pontiac Firebird.

Odessa West 13Th Street Tanglewood Lane Governor Preston Smith Road Faudree Road West University Boulevard

Federal judge: Texas foster care broken

A US District Judge ruled Texas foster care, serving about 30 000 children, is unconstitutional and leaves kids more damaged on exit. Judge Janis Jack ordered changes at the Texas Department of Family Protective Services and will appoint a special master to oversee reforms amid anticipated state appeal.

Austin Texas Janis Jack Texas Department of Family Protective Services Jack

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