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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 2012
Page
1
Odessa American and the Salvation Army report the Empty Stocking Fund has surpassed its $105,000 goal as donations pour in. The drive continues to provide food clothing and toys for local families with more help still welcomed. Details on Page 2A and salvationarmy.org.
Gov. Rick Perry urged Texans to observe a Day of Mourning for the Newtown shooting victims with a moment of silence at 9 30 a m Central Time. The call aligns Texas with Connecticut’s national grief and honors the lives lost.
Ector County Independent School District urged to observe standard time as well. Permian High School students signed a banner to send to Newtown. Official source cites www governor state tx us.
The jolly old elf will be at 9 a.m. Saturday for breakfast served by Lodge members at 1344 E. 7th St. Eggs bacon sausage and pancakes are on the menu and Santa will hand out gifts to children. At 10 a.m. Christmas food baskets will be distributed at the lodge.
The Texas Department of Public Safety investigated a fatal one vehicle rollover on Interstate 10 in Reeves County near Balmorhea. The crash occurred around 9 p.m. between mile markers 215 and 216, east of Balmorhea, with no victim name released at press time.
Baby Jake Renfroe aged nine months died as Christmas days away. Parents Amanda and William Renfroe of Odessa mourn the loss in a brief notice.
Lawyers for three couples riding a float say a signaling defect delayed warnings at the South Garfield Street crossing, contributing to a November crash that killed four veterans and injured 16. They cite overlapping track circuits causing radio interference and say Union Pacific will fix the problem to extend buffer time beyond the 20 second federal minimum.
Amanda Montanez waited outside the Salvation Army building amid freezing air as about 20 people queued for gifts from the Empty Stocking Fund and Angel Tree. The St Monica Contreras group says roughly 650 kids and 21 families received help, plus food boxes with bread, canned goods and turkey vouchers valid through December 31.
Odessa High School Seniors in the Philanthropy class visit Deerings Nursing Home and Rehab Center to deliver dominos gifted by the students. The outing aims to honor elderly residents and highlight the importance of community care during the holiday season.
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