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Veterans Day 2026 events happening near you
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Sweet salute: Young nonprofit leader collects 320 pounds of candy for deployed troops
Monica Ramirez
Monica Ramirez
Bureau Chief · San Antonio, TX
Monica Ramirez has over 15 years of experience in journalism, holding positions at the San Antonio Express-News and Texas Public Radio. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Journalism and has a passion for uncovering community stories that often go untold.
More from Monica →Bureau Chief · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 4:50 PM · 1 min read
Micah hoped to collect 100 pounds of Halloween candy for U.S. troops overseas. His school and community more than tripled that goal.
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