Nation marks 15 years since the 9 11 attacks
Nationwide commemorations mark the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks that killed 2 977 people. President Obama spoke at the Pentagon memorial service while defense leaders joined him in ceremony. Readings of victims names accompanied by personal tributes from family members highlighted the day.
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New York
Tns
Nation
United States
Washington
World Trade Center
Pentagon
Pennsylvania
Barack Obama
Defense
Ashton Carter
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joseph F Dunford Jr
Obama
America
North Tower
Jeremy D’amadeo
Vincent
Sandy Hook
D’amadeo
Emily Ortiz
Queens
Pete Ortiz
Community Mexican Fiesta Celebrates 90th Year at Stevens Park
The 90th Annual Community Mexican Fiesta drew hundreds to Stevens Park for a day of food such as tacos el pastor pupusas turkey legs and funnel cakes plus clothing and beauty booths. Live bands including Ritmo Latino El San Lagunero and Mariachi Real De Oro performed as fiesta president Angelica Castillo Chappel called the event awesome.
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Elias Ruiz
Stevens Park
el San Lagunero
Ritmo Latino
the Ortiz
Mariachi Real de Oro
Denver
Angelica Castillo Chappel
Fiesta
Castillo Chappel
Gonzales guides Kansas Kids Gear Up program
Joe Gonzales of Garden City has dedicated 20 years to helping foster and at risk youth. He leads the Kansas Kids Gear Up program at USD 457 Alter Education Center, assisting foster children and low income students to prepare for success.
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Joe Gonzales
Garden City
Gonzales
State of Kansas
USD 457
Kansas
College program uses scholarships and campus tours to boost graduation
Gonzales promotes scholarships and campus visits to encourage student graduation and college enrollment. He recruits volunteers from AVID at Garden City High School to support events for various agencies, noting volunteer hours strengthen college applications. He serves on Seeds of Hope Jail Ministry and Real Men Real Leaders boards and chairs the Garden City See Students scholarship.
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Gonzales
AVID
Garden City High School
Seeds of Hope Jail Ministry
Real Men
Garden City
Weather Today and Tuesday Storm Outlook
Today expect a high of 92 and a low of 56 with a thunderstorm risk. Tuesday forecast calls for a high near 68 and a low around 52 with lingering storms possible.
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