Greatest generation trip to DC honors fallen at Arlington
Trip ss aims to give the greatest generation a life changing Washington visit on day two touring the Korean War and Vietnam memorials and Arlington Cemetery. Veterans drew crowds as they marched past the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with more than 58 000 names. Trisha Hildreth a Vietnam era air force veteran in a wheelchair recalled a fallen friend while others laid wreaths and a wreath laying ceremony honored those buried at Arlington Tomb of the Unknown Soldier attended by Odessa Mayor David Turner Midland County Judge Mike Bradford Gold Star mother Denise Garza and WWII veteran Jerry Morgan.
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Itinerary shows Capitol tour with Sen Cornyn visit
Friday itinerary lists a U S Capitol tour with Senator John Cornyn. An advisory note provides contact details and a remark from C C Ryan, a World War II Navy veteran, praising the Changing of the Guard as a nonstop daily ceremony.
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ECISD analyzes boundary changes amid growth and diversity goals
ECISD officials cited enrollment of about 32,000 and rapid growth as they discussed proposed school boundaries. The plan aims to preserve neighborhood schools while balancing diversity, with October as the target decision month and public input welcome at meetings or via Crowe’s office.
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Staples leaves office early amid lobbying pathway questions
The article notes Staples depart h ead of his Texas Agriculture post before term end. It contrasts Texas law with other states, where officials face lengthy breaks before private sector work, and cites critics urging longer public service pauses. Staples earned 137 000 annually and led Texas Oil and Gas prior to joining the industry group’s search.
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