Juneteenth
While the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on Jan 1, 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln, it was on June 19, 1865 that the federal troops arrived in Texas to take control…
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashanah (September 6-8), the Jewish New Year is a time for rejoicing for the completion of another year and also the time for introspection. The traditional bread, challah, is…
Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic American Heritage month (September 15 – October 15) is celebrated to pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced our nation and society. The…
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Last week, President Biden issued a proclamation observing today, October 11, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Twelve states and Washington D.C have chosen to forgo the Columbus Day that marked the beginning of…
Halloween
Happy Halloween! We hope you have a fun and safe Halloween this year. Watch for pedestrians, use your headlights (and flashlights while trick-or-treating), and most importantly, don't drive impaired.
Thanksgiving
As friends and families gather to celebrate and offer thankfulness for all their blessings, we are thankful for the contributions made by each one of you. The WSP wishes a…