At least 10 times a year, the Uvalde Noon Lions Club, with help from the Sahawe Dancers, places more than 250 American flags around the downtown plaza, Uvalde County Courthouse, Uvalde City Hall and post office on designated holidays unless significant weather interferes.

Flags outside the Uvalde County Courthouse during a recent holiday observance.

(Leader-News photo by Pete Luna) Local businesses, organizations and individuals support the project by sponsoring flags for the club's program year, which runs from July 1 through June 30.