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The city will lower its flags to half-staff and keep its gateway monument lights dark through April 29 in Cluck's honor, a city spokesperson told CBS News Texas.
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Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Flags were flown at half-staff at the state Capitol building and on government buildings in Coral Springs on Friday in her honor.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Following his death, county officials ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff for the remainder of the week.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Why Flags Are Flown at Half-Staff Flying the flag at half-staff is a long‑standing symbol of national mourning and respect.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Flags were flown at half-staff at the state Capitol building and on government buildings in Coral Springs on Friday in her honor.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Following his death, county officials ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff for the remainder of the week.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Why Flags Are Flown at Half-Staff Flying the flag at half-staff is a long‑standing symbol of national mourning and respect.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Half-staff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-staff. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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