CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — What began as a small circle of caregivers has grown into a tight-knit group of women who spend each holiday season honoring Coastal Bend veterans — one handmade wreath at a time. Las Chulas en Rojo honor veterans with handmade holiday wreaths

They call themselves Las Chulas en Rojo, a group made up of nine widows and several caregivers who craft wreaths and bows for the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery. Their work has become a tradition of remembrance, love, and community.

Among the familiar faces was newcomer Nancy Kohn, who joined the group for the first time this year. Her husband was laid to rest in the cemetery’s columbarium in September — and this will be the first year he receives a mini wreath.

“I’ve been waiting months for t

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