Columbus Day
Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492, and Columbus Day 2021 occurs on Monday, October 11. It was unofficially celebrated in a number of cities and states as early as the 18th century but did not...
Post 178 Visits Liberty High School To Register New Voters
Voter registration wall poster created by Liberty HS students. Post 178 Collin County deputy voter registrars recently visited the Liberty High School campus to register young voters. During the two-hour visit, numerous student inquiries were received. Post 178...
GOLD STAR MOTHER’S DAY
No one understands the true price of freedom made by our military heroes more than our Gold Star Mothers. Each year, the last Sunday in September is Gold Star Mother’s Day, a day set aside to recognize their grief, sacrifices, and strengths. Gold Star Mothers are...
Denton County Commissioners Recognize Wakeland Senior Thomas Davies
Thomas Davies accepting the Court Proclamation. (L-R) Commissioners Ron Marchant and Ryan Williams, Judge Andy Eads, and Commissioners Bobbie J. Mitchell and Dianne Edmondson. Thomas Davies, a Wakeland High School senior, was recognized at the Denton County...
U.S. AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY
The Air Force Birthday on September 18th commemorates the establishment of The United States Air Force. From the moment the Wright brothers found a way to soar with the birds, the military incorporated aeronautical pursuits into their missions. However, the Air Force...
POW / MIA Recognition Day
You Are Not Forgotten – that's the central phrase behind the POW/MIA remembrance movement which honors America's prisoners of war, those who are still missing in action and their families. Many of our service members suffered as prisoners of war during several decades...
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
On September 17, 1787, the Founding Fathers signed the U.S. Constitution. For the past 225 years, the Constitution has served as the supreme law of the land. The Constitution, along with the Bill of Rights and other amendments, define our government and guarantee our...
American Legion Day
The American Legion has served wartime veterans through promoting patriotism, military service, national security, and dedication to current service members and veterans alike. The American Legion will celebrate its 101st birthday on Monday, September 16, 2021. The...
PATRIOT DAY AND NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE – September 11
September 11 marks a tragic day in U.S. history, but the date has also been chosen to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Patriot Day honors the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent victims who died in the September 11,...