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Council designates US 82 southbound overpass as Ray Gonzales Jr. Memorial Highway
Summary
The Wichita Falls City Council approved a resolution to rename the southbound US 82 flyover for Ray Gonzales Jr., a local businessman, Purple Heart recipient and former county commissioner and councilman. The resolution will move to TxDOT for final approval and sign installation.
The Wichita Falls City Council on May 6 approved a resolution to designate the southbound US 82 overpass as the Ray Gonzales Jr. Memorial Highway.
Why it matters: The honor recognizes Gonzales27 military service and decades of civic involvement in Wichita Falls. City staff said the designation will not affect addresses and requires final approval by the Texas Department of Transportation before installation of a memorial sign.
Who Ray Gonzales Jr. was
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