Saturday, December 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Odessa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Odessa community and businesses, including a $50,000 donation from The Sewell Family of Companies, have contributed to the Empty Stocking Fund, ensuring hundreds of families and over 1,000 children receive holiday meals and gifts. Odessa American
- ➤ A 6th grader from Crockett Middle School in Odessa designed an ornament for the Texas State Capitol Christmas Tree, showcasing school pride and Texas spirit. CBS7
- ➤ Second Baptist Church is hosting its 69th annual Live Nativity event, a cherished Christmas celebration, open to the public from Dec 22-24, featuring performances, scripture readings, and festive treats. Odessa American
- ➤ Ector County ISD police officers, including two Blue Santas, provided holiday gifts to 11 underprivileged families, bringing community cheer. Odessa American
- ➤ The West Texas Food Bank is experiencing unprecedented demand, distributing over 13 million pounds of food due to inflation and rising costs, intensifying struggles especially during the holiday season. CBS7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ After nearly three decades, Jose Rafael Marceleno was arrested for the 1996 stabbing death of his wife, Guadalupe “Petey” Paredes, following international efforts to extradite him from Mexico. Odessa American
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The West Texas Symphony will feature Principal Clarinet Chris Chance in its 2025 WTS SPOTLIGHT event, offering a performance that includes pieces by Debussy and Weber, on January 11 at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. Odessa American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Odessa launches a water meter upgrade project, introducing smart meters for accurate tracking and usage management without extra cost to residents. City of Odessa
- ➤ The City of Odessa's utility billing system is operational again after a cyber incident, with November and December bills combined and no service shutoffs until April 2025. CBS7
SHOP NEWS
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