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By: Lou Duggan

“Every single day nine people are reported missing in San Antonio,” states the Dec.15, 2024, San Antonio Report. “According to police records, at least 2,770 people have been reported missing in the city since January. Another 583 people were reported missing in Bexar County over that same time period. In 2024, San Antonio was among the top 10 cities in the U.S. for unresolved missing persons cases, along with Houston and Dallas, according to a report by the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.”

There are approximately 1.6 million undocumented people living in Texas. The state has one of the largest undocumented populations in the U.S. — second to California — making up about 15% of the state’s immigration population. This undocumented population represents roughly 8% of the state's workforce, according to a Pew Research Center report.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it, such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or physical or sexual assault in adult or childhood. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

The traumas explained above are complex issues that require ongoing support, education, vigilance, and collaboration among businesses, the public, and law enforcement agencies.

Increased awareness and training programs have helped, but there is still much work to be done.

Therefore, it is our intent, as our business continues to grow, to donate a portion of each flag subscription to Meant To Soar, CWR Warriors, and REEL Warriors. They are San Antonio area 501 (C) (3) foundations that are frequently overshadowed by nationally advertised charities but actually performing great work in our area. Meant to Soar focuses on children ages 6 to 13 throughout Bexar and Comal Counties who have experienced the trauma of human trafficking or parental drug addiction. CWR Warriors empowers veterans through teamwork, building and racing cars. The organization provides a supportive environment that helps veterans heal, rediscover purpose, and thrive. REEL Warriors offers opportunities that mitigate depression, anxiety, and PTSD by reconnecting veterans with others who experienced military service.

So…. Please join us and display your flag with pride knowing that your subscription will help to make these children and patriots whole again.

In the San Antonio area, if you see or suspect human trafficking in progress call 911 or if it is not a life-threatening situation call non-emergency SAPD at 210-207-7273. In Comal County anonymous tips about human trafficking can be submitted to Comal County Crime Stoppers:  830-620-8477 or 1-800-640-8422.