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Yellow 'Odessa Strong' flags raised at Memorial Gardens Park
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Gabriella Meza , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· August 24, 2026
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Key points They are located at Memorial Gardens Park, where they were placed on Monday, August 24. The flags were put up ahead of the seventh anniversary of the shooting, which occurs on August 31.
Yellow flags bearing the phrase "Odessa Strong" were recently placed to honor victims of a mass shooting. The flags were put up ahead of the seventh anniversary of the shooting, which occurs on August 31. They are located at Memorial Gardens Park, where they were placed on Monday, August 24.
Further details about the tribute are available from the source. The placement of the flags serves as a reminder of the tragic event that took place in 2019.
The yellow "Odessa Strong" flags are a visible symbol of support and remembrance for those affected by the mass shooting.
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Category: parks ·
Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
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