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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2000
Page
2
In Augusta James Brown the Father of Soul wore a red leather suit and boots to entertain hundreds of children and distribute bicycles dolls and stuffed animals. He donated 2500 dollars and urged money to sustain the charity effort while local businesses contributed toys.
A nostalgic Poor William Christmas message recounts the life of Jesus and its timeless impact. The piece also critiques a viral email about The 12 Days of Christmas and cites Father Hal Stockert and the Catholic Information Network as sources while noting online debunking efforts and a wish for readers to enjoy the season.
The article captures varied holiday views from Halford Gardendale Carmen Wilhite Odessa and Frosty Gilliam. It notes snow play, church candlelight services charitable outreach meals and gift giving. Gilliam emphasizes Jesus birth, family gatherings, Santa gifts and Christmas dinner traditions.
In Crawford Texas locals greet President George W Bush as he acquires a 1600 acre ranch, drawing visitors and maps to the once quiet town. Residents praise the change while noting privacy, traffic limits, and a growing economy with new shops and talks of a hotel. The land is valued around 1.0 million, with a private lake and a renovated farmhouse under construction.
Charlie Browntree and his wife Susie Cearley decorate their Odessa home each year with a large trimmed runt figure and a life sized metal tree outline welded by Susie’s father. They illuminate the house and sidewalk with a bright display, storing part of their inventory for next season. Neighbors can spot other festive displays along Westridge Road and multiple blocks across East 17th Street, West 83rd Street, Fairmont, Ventura, Brittany Lane, Fountain Lane, and surrounding streets. The Cearleys enjoy the effort, saying they stopped adding once they felt satisfied and have fun throughout the season.
Saturday December 23 drawing yields numbers 10 12 20 29 36 41 with no jackpot winner reported. Local players may have matched several numbers, prompting speculation on prize rollovers and quick-pick bets across Texas outlets.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for the Texas Panhandle as arctic air and a vigorous upper level low approach. Forecasts predict up to four inches of snow, with freezing rain and drizzle possible in the South Plains and Low Rolling Plains from Sunday night, shaping a wintry pattern into midweek.
The Odessa American publishes daily from Odessa Texas with USPS 402 960 and address details. Postage is paid in Odessa TX and changes should be sent to PO Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760 2952.
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