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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 2012
Page
1
On November 22 the Colorado River Municipal Water District sets a delivery limit of 12.6 million gallons per delivery, with the cap expiring December 1. The restriction affects ongoing supply deliveries within the district.
A struggling single Odessa mom named Mary has just been released to return to work after a car crash. The Empty Stocking Fund by the Odessa American and the Salvation Army offers meals clothing and toys to needy Odessa families to ensure a happier Christmas. Page 2A has details and Online options at 0a0a.com.
The Tis Christmas Holiday Festival runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in Building 6 at the Ector County Coliseum. Admission is 3 dollars for adults and 1 dollar for children. More than 120 booths offer arts and crafts, treats, jewelry, clothing, purses and holiday décor. For information call 806-729-1150 or visit ectorcountycoliseum.org.
The 21st annual Christmas on the Pecos starts with 5:15 pm first cruise and 5:30 pm and 5:45 pm follow ups. Cruises last 45 minutes with a pilot narrating local history. Runs through December 31 with weekend and weekday ticket prices and a Chamber of Commerce contact for bookings.
In foggy conditions on Thanksgiving morning 140 or more vehicles collided on Interstate 10 southwest of Beaumont Texas. A man and a woman died when a Chevy Suburban was crushed by a tractor trailer. More than 80 people were hurt as crews pulled survivors from the wreckage.
Geoffrey Jameson, once homeless after a sarcoidosis diagnosis, attends the Salvation Army Thanksgiving lunch and reflects on past hardship. He now preaches on the streets, having recovered enough to work and donate two turkeys and funds, while he prepares for future help. See HELPING Page 5A.
The White-Pool House Museum showcases 125 year old toys and decorations from two time periods. Built 1887 by Charles and Lucy White, later sold by Oso Pool in 1923, the exhibit runs 10 am to 3 pm Friday and Saturday through December 22, free to the public at 122 Murphy Street.
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