Odessa fund nears goal as town aids in holiday drive
Generous Odessans and Odessa businesses pushed the Empty Stocking Fund total to 146813.08 toward a 150000 goal. The campaign officially ended Monday though donations continue. The fund, a joint project of the Odessa American and the Salvation Army, provides a Christmas meal and small gifts for local children with all funds staying in Odessa and recipients screened by the Salvation Army.
Odessa Christmas tree disposal and pickup notice
Officials urge Odessans to bring live trees to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 814 W. 42nd St for mulching and free distribution. Do not dump in city dumps or alleys. illegal dumping fines apply. Odessa Girl Scout Troop 259 offers paid tree pickups through January 4, call 550-2688 ext. 306.
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Odessa men charged after body moved from home scene
An affidavit states Cesar Tarango and Domingo Tavarez moved the body of 33 year old Elizabeth Cruz Carrasco after she overdosed. Tarango is charged with tampering with evidence while Tavarez faces unrelated warrants. Carrasco’s body was found near East 36th Street and North Dixie Boulevard.
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Clifford St
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Fireworks stands launch sales in new year
Elisa Lara and her mother Lisa sell fireworks for Truckload Fireworks as the season opens. Elisa, 16, born Jan 1, counts her birthday money toward stock and explains products to first time buyers. Jim Harris marks 30 years selling fireworks and notes strong recent years despite a break in 2011. Weather is cited as key for a good New Year.
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Unclear Hours Listing for Truckload Dealer
Fragmented schedule details show varying open and close times across days. Mentions 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 12 a.m. 2 a.m. 3 a.m. noon and 9:30 a.m. with inconsistent closing times. No definite address or firm hours provided.
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Higher ed sees big hopes and growth in Permian Basin
The Permian Basin fed by oil expansion lifts enrollments as Odessa College reports its largest spring 2013 class with 501 graduates. UT Permian Basin marks its 40th anniversary with expansion toward Division II football and record fall enrollments surpassing 5,000 students while transitioning from a two-year experiment to a four-year university since 1991.
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Odessa College
Greg Williams
University of Texas of
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