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City official: Arcola will keep flag at half-staff for deputy killed in line of duty
Summary
A City of Arcola staff member announced that Deputy Jesus Jesse Vargas, a local resident, was killed in the line of duty on Jan. 15, 2025, and said the city will keep its flag at half-staff on Jan. 20 despite a governor's press release about flag protocol.
A staff member representing the City of Arcola announced that Deputy Jesus Jesse Vargas, who lived in Arcola, "was killed in the line of duty on Wednesday, 01/15/2025," and offered the city’s condolences to his family.
The speaker noted Governor Greg Abbott issued a press release directing flags be raised to full staff on Jan. 20, 2025, for inauguration day. The speaker said the City of Arcola will instead keep its flag at half-staff on that date to honor Deputy Vargas’s service and sacrifice, and asked the community to keep the Vargas family in their prayers.
The staff member identified the statement as coming from the city, council, police department and staff and described Deputy Vargas as a resident of Arcola. The official closed by thanking listeners and reiterating the city's tribute to the deputy.
