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As Veteran’s Day approaches on Nov. 11, towns around the country have been finding ways to celebrate and recognize the sacrifices of living and deceased members of the U.S. military. Colorado County has several impending events to participate in the celebration as the towns in the area are heavily influenced by the presence of veteran residents.
Weimar ISD is holding a Veteran’s Day program on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. in the Weimar High School gymnasium at 506 W Main St. Not only will Weimar celebrate the town’s veterans, but they will also perform the ring ceremony for the 2023 State Champion softball team, the Weimar Ladycats.
Eagle Lake is throwing a number of celebrations as well. The Community Center at 100 N. Walnut St. will be serving meals to veterans throughout the day on Nov. 11 starting with breakfast tacos from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the drive-thru line. They will then serve a hamburger lunch from noon to 2 p.m. inside of the building.
Later in the day, Eagle Lake will be hosting a Veterans Memorial Park dedication at 4 p.m. in recognition of the town’s veterans. The location for the event is the formerly named Eagle Lake Municipal Park. The park will be adopting the new name following the event.
