Elder Abuse Conference Promotes Awareness in Midland
The St Josephs Home and Adult Protective Services sponsor the sixth annual Elder Abuse Conference from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 4 at CEED 1400 W EM 1788 Midland. Speakers from Protective Services MCH Pharmacy Texas Tech Physicians Veterans Benefits and Alzheimer’s Association will discuss recognizing abuse and support for victims. Attendees are asked to wear purple to draw attention to elder self neglect and find help. To register call 2 684 5858 or email dstjoshh com.
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Missing 12 in Texas floods near Wimberley
In Central Texas, 12 people from two families were reported missing after a vacation home along the Blanco River was swept away by floods near Wimberley. Emergency crews rescued several residents as authorities confirm multiple fatalities statewide and warn of continuing severe weather.
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Memorial Day ride honors fallen soldiers at Permian Basin
Rain and hail met about 500 riders arriving at the Permian Basin Vietnam Memorial on Monday as families of soldiers laid wreaths. A bugler played Taps and a bagpiper hymns while organizer Wild Bill McNeill spoke through emotion about slain and deployed troops. Denise Garza honored her son Damian Garza, killed in Afghanistan in 2005, and her other son Justin Garza, at Fort Bliss. The crowd persisted rain or shine, with sun breaking out later.
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Obama honors fallen service members at Arlington Memorial Day
President Barack Obama saluted Americans who died in battle in a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. He noted it is the first such day in 14 years without major U S ground war. He praised the graveyard as more than a resting place, reflecting America's diversity and unity.
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