In a recent government meeting, officials discussed plans for upcoming Veterans Day events and a flag retirement ceremony, emphasizing collaboration among local organizations. Ricardo Quijano, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), announced a partnership with the Texas Military Department and the Boy Scouts of America to host a flag retirement ceremony. The event will take place at a yet-to-be-determined date, with flags being collected at designated locations, including the Laredo National Guard Armory.

Quijano also highlighted the need for a coordinated calendar of Veterans Day activities to prevent scheduling conflicts among various organizations. Currently, four events are planned, including activities at the VA clinic and a rock march. He aims to streamline communication with local schools to maximize participation and ensure that veterans can attend multiple events without overlap.

The committee members expressed support for establishing a regular calendar for Veterans Day and Memorial Day events, recognizing the challenges posed by overlapping schedules. There was a consensus on the importance of having a designated point of contact to manage these activities effectively.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to further discuss the coordination of events in the next session, with Quijano agreeing to take the lead on this initiative.