Rotary Club flags honor Memorial Day in McKinney
In McKinney Sunrise Rotary uses flag leases along streets to mark Memorial Day and other holidays. Since a former Air Force colonel pitched the idea, residents pay to have 50 flags raised for six holidays, funding a new all-abilities playground at Bonnie Wenk Park. The program has raised about 82 thousand dollars this year, with clubs in Richardson Prosser Plano Irving inspired to start their own efforts.
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Dallas Morning News
Rotary Club of
McKinney
U.S. Air Force
Bonnie Wenk Park
Sunrise
McKinney Club
Paul Powell
Richardson
Prosper
Plano
Irving
Hills Creek Drive
Dudines
West McKinney
Dudine
Koehler
Boy Scout
Memorial Day piece reaffirms meaning and observance
Marcia Norton notes Centers in 2008 LPC work in chronic pain and PTSD while a nurse of 25 plus years. The article recalls Memorial Day as a day to honor fallen service members through remembrance, not Veterans Day, urging observances like bells, Taps, flags, cemetery visits, and gratitude to families, veterans, and service members.
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Marcia
America
Dover Air Force Base
Delaware
U.S
Congress
Midland International Airport
Centers For Children and Families
Navy
Air Force
Week local school events and graduations May 30 to June 2
Schools close Memorial Day observance on Monday and end of year events run May 30 to June 2 across districts SAM HOUSTON and Ector hold dress up events and finals while Bowie Crockett and Odessa Christian School schedule concerts, exams, and multiple graduation ceremonies with early dismissal and awards all week
Around the Basin: Quick glance at local happenings
A snapshot of events across the Basin highlights local meetings, community activities, and notable updates from nearby towns. Officials, organizations, and residents share brief notes on upcoming dates, services, and opportunities in the region.
Book Fair and Genealogical Society Meeting In Midland
A dual notice announces a May 26 to 30 book fair at Barnes & Noble Midland to support the Education Foundation of Odessa with varied store hours. Also the Permian Basin Genealogical Society meeting at Lincoln Tower Ballroom Midland features author Patrick Dearen discussing Pecos River environmental history.
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Education Foundation of
Odessa
Barnes & Noble
W. Loop 250
Midland
Health Briefs and Diabetes Center Meeting Notice
Health briefs prompt submissions by 5 p.m. Tuesday for the following Monday edition. The Medical Center Hospital Diabetes Center support group meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church fellowship hall 824 E 18th St with back lot parking. A kinesiologist from Mission Fitness will discuss exercise options and facilities. Refreshments provided. Open to interested individuals. For more information call 640-2128.
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The
Medical Center Hospital Diabetes Center
the Redeemer Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall
18Th St
17Th Street
Mission Fitness
Community events calendar notes diverse senior and infant programs
NICU birthday party scheduled June 4 from 10 to noon at Progressive Park Seventh Street and Tom Green Avenue with reservations by Friday call 582 8677. Harmony Home Children’s Advocacy Center hosts an informational session on safeguarding mental health June 9 at High Sky Children’s Ranch with online registration safeguarding with mike bourke.eventbrite.com. St Joseph’s Home Health and Midland College host Elderly Abuse Conference June 9 8 to 4 in Carrasco Room lunch provided registration required. Crisis Center PATH program seeks volunteers Sundays 3 30 to 6 30 with art class fitness and meal. volunteers, instructors and background checks needed. call 333 2527. angelhouseshelter.com
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CRMC
NICU
Progressive Park
Seventh Street
Tom Green Avenue
Harmony Home Children's Advocacy Center
High Sky Children’s Ranch
County Road
Midland
Mike Bourke
U.S. Marshals
Midland St. Joseph’s Home Health
Permian Basin
Midland College
N. Garfield St
Ce.midland
The
Crisis Center
Angelhouseshelter.com
Odessa teen Josue Garcia dead at 16 obituary
Josue Rakesh Garcia, 16, of Odessa died Sunday in Midland. A Celebration of Life is set for 1 p.m. Thursday at Acres West 24 Hour Chapel with interment at Peaceful Gardens, Ector County Cemetery. Arrangements by Acres West Funeral Chapel Odessa.
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Odessa
Josue Rakesh Garcia
Midland
Acres West
Peaceful Gardens
Ector County
Acres West Funeral Chapel
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Rotary Club
McKinney Rotary Club
McKinneysunriserotary.org
New York
World Trade Center Towers
Pentagon
United States
Ashley Landis
Chuck Koehler
Iy Oaoa
Marcia Norton
Elementaries
Burnet
Katie Keefer
Bowie
Odessa Christian School
Dianna Marshall
Sherwood Church of Christ
Angela Wilson
Sade
Tinyurl.com
Oalife
OAOA
Oapa
Eventbrite .Com
Eventbrite
Odessa American
Sunset Memorial
Bella Tratta
Txa
Sherry G
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