On June 19, the Kyle Area Senior Zone (KASZ) celebrated Juneteenth with a flag raising ceremony outside of the Krug Activity Center. Several guests spoke during the event.


Pictured, from left, are Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce representative Tarence Hines, Garcia Johnson, Laqueetia Mathis, council member Robert Rizo and KASZ member Dawn Conley.
Author: PHOTO BY MARINA ARMENDARIZ

Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce representative Tarence Hines was a guest speaker at the event June 19 and explained the history of the holiday.
Author: PHOTO BY MARINA ARMENDARIZ

Several informational boards were displayed throughout the facility to educate community members. Pictured, an attendee views the importance of the color red.
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Guest speaker Laqueetia Mathis speaks about the symbols of the Juneteenth flag.
Author: PHOTO BY MARINA ARMENDARIZ