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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1998

Page

13

Jefferson Hotel Ghost Tales Baffle East Texas Guests

The Jefferson Hotel in Jefferson, an historic 137 year old inn, draws guests who report eerie phenomena nightly. Guests hear whispers, knocks, and doors moving of their own accord while a foggy figure haunts Room 5 and the notorious Room 19. Co owners play along with spooky pranks to entertain visitors.

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Eulogies honor Mexican food magnate and generous Thanksgiving host

Raul Jimenez Sr. built a San Antonio based food empire and hosted annual Thanksgiving dinners for the elderly and poor. Henry Cisneros praised him at his funeral Mass, noting his heart and impact on the community. Jimenez died at 66 from heart disease after a career spanning chorizo to tortillas. His empire declined in the 1990s, but the tradition fed thousands in San Antonio.

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Aquifer swells flood Natural Bridge Caverns in Texas

In South Central Texas heavy rains push the Glen Rose Aquifer up over 75 feet, flooding Natural Bridge Caverns. Geologist Brian Wauter notes signs of recharge with sounds of dripping and rushing water as caverns emerge from the rising water and formations endure ancient origins.

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