TYLER — Saturday marked the last day of Smith County’s first-ever Veterans Appreciation Week. KETK reports that troop supporters ended the festivities with live music and a chilly walk. Despite the cold, East Texans broke out their running shoes for a downtown Tyler 5k in support of veterans and those who serve. Activities, under the heading of “Celebrating Our Hometown Heroes,” got underway November 6 with Bullard’s Red, White, and Blue Celebration. Other events included a fish fry and awards ceremony, a sponsor dinner, an employment fair, Veterans Day celebrations at schools around the area — and the 5k, accompanied by a Freedom Walk. Many organizations banded together for the series of activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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