Holiday closings observed across Odessa area
City of Odessa, Ector County, the Odessa Police Department and the Ector County Sheriff's Office close for Christmas. Postal service banks and the Odessa American offices close only Tuesday. normal hours resume Wednesday. ECSISD offices close until Jan 6. UT Permian Basin closes until Jan 1 with classes starting Jan 14.
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Welcome home soldiers honored at Midland airport
The Permian Basin Welcome Home Committee plans to greet two returning service members at Midland International. Marine Lance Cpl. Josh Shibler, a 2006 Odessa High graduate, arrives at 3 p.m. Spc. Melody Tavarez, a 2002 Permian High graduate, arrives at 9:40 p.m. Notify organizers Vickie Gomez or Martha Fisher with details.
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Rising Beaux and Belles Ball honors sixteen students
Sixteen select students are honored for academic achievements and community spirit as they prepare to make their official debut at the fifth annual Rising Beaux and Belles Ball. The Life & Times page provides details.
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Life & Times
One Ranger Returns sequel fuels Texas Ranger legend
Shirley Jackson recalls phone calls from fans as Joaquin Jackson, a 72 year old retired Texas Ranger, nears publication of One Ranger Returns a sequel to his memoir One Ranger. The book draws from his 36 year career and features chapters by family and ghostwriter James L Haley.
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Nativity tableau returns for 52nd year at Second Baptist
The annual Live Nativity at Second Baptist Church runs 7 to 9 p.m. today and 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at 711 17th St. Local actors rehearse a familiar routine, with occasional animal mischief from the donkey or sheep noted by Deacon Ernie Eaton.
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Odessa
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17Th St
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Dena Ward
Massive I-40 pileup in Amarillo kills one
One dead and more than 18 injured as a midmorning chain reaction on Interstate 40 near Amarillo involved over 50 vehicles including several tractor trailers. Poor visibility from blowing snow caused cars to crash. many were caught before responders arrived, and some left the scene before reports.
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