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Jack O’Lanterns: A Brief History

The term “jack-o’-lantern” was first applied to people, not pumpkins. As far back as 1663, the term meant a man with a lantern, or a night watchman. Just a decade or so later, it began to be used to refer to the mysterious lights sometimes seen at night over bogs, swamps, and marshes. The term …

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Jack O’Lanterns: A Brief History

The term “jack-o’-lantern” was first applied to people, not pumpkins. As far back as 1663, the term meant a man with a lantern, or a night watchman. Just a decade or so later, it began to be used to refer to the mysterious lights sometimes seen at night over bogs, swamps, and marshes. The term …

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Your Weekend Guide for October 28 – 30

With Halloween falling on Monday, there are events all over the Permian Basin this weekend to help get your celebration on.  Drive safely, and be sure to watch out for any little ones crossing the road.  And always watch out for the clowns….oh the clowns.   Odessa starts the celebrating on Saturday with the annual …

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