Cinco de Mayo Parade in Odessa Draws Crowds and Color
The Cinco de Mayo parade meandered along Grant Avenue and Clements Street, with about 25 floats decorated in bright colors and the Mexican flag. Folklorico dancers and low rider cars entertained spectators as families lined the route to celebrate heritage and pride. The event was organized to include workers away from work, and attendees spoke of cultural significance and continued traditions. The celebration continues with Day of Fiesta West Texas and related events through the week.
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Demonstrators rally against family detention in Dilley
Hundreds of protesters from across Texas gathered in Dilley to march toward a new family detention center holding up to 2400 immigrant women and children awaiting processing. They demanded an end to family detention and deportations and called for closing the Dilley camp and a similar facility in Karnes City.
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San Antonio Express-News
Texas
Dilley Detention Center
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