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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2013
Page
1
West Texas residents and Odessa businesses boosted the Empty Stocking Fund to 145,615 dollars, only about 4,400 dollars from the 150,000 goal. Donations are still accepted after the deadline. The fund, a joint project of the Odessa American and the Salvation Army, provides a Christmas meal and small gifts for Odessa children with local screening.
Ellen Noél Art Museum on 4909 E University Blvd invites children aged 6 to 12 to register for Adventure in Art classes. Sessions run 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on January 12, February 2, March 2, April 6, and May 4 with a $15 per class fee, $18 for ceramics, or $108 for the full year. Scholarships available. deadline is the Thursday before each class. Call 550-9696 or visit no elm museum.org.
Odessa Police Department deputy chief John Blanco, second in command, died Sunday night at age 58 after a heart attack. Officials remember his decades of service, leadership, and steady handling of critical incidents. He led the Operations Bureau overseeing first responders, community response, SWAT, and Animal Control.
Diana Sanchez and Cassandra Cervantes browse at Music City Mall on Monday before Christmas as crowds fill the mall with two days remaining until the holiday. The busy scene captures last minute shoppers and festive bustle.
In Texas health care workers and officials rush to sign people up for plans before New Year. Open enrollment continues through March 31 but the deadline for plans to start Jan 1 was extended by a day to Tuesday. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins urged people to enroll as the rush builds in Dallas and Houston.
Commissioners vote to send out a request for qualifications seven weeks after voters rejected a $95 million bond for a new courthouse. Precinct 2 Commissioner Greg Simmons opposed, citing pre maturity and contract concerns. Judge Redford says the study focuses on processes, not a building plan, and calls for open forums as residents seek evidence of need. The move aligns with voter guidance to prove necessity before action.
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