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East Texas WWII veteran, community leader celebrates 99th birthday

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PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) -- Marion Hortman, a World War II veteran from Elkhart, celebrated his 99th birthday with a hero's celebration at Dogwood Trails Assisted Living Facility in Palestine on Wednesday. Gladewater High School student wins grand championship at Four States Fair Born in 1926, Hortman has been a pillar of the Elkhart community, serving on both the city council and the Elkhart ISD school board. He is also the founder of the …

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East Texas WWII veteran, community leader celebrates 99th birthday

PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) -- Marion Hortman, a World War II veteran from Elkhart, celebrated his 99th birthday with a hero's celebration at Dogwood Trails Assisted Living Facility in Palestine on Wednesday. Gladewater High School student wins grand championship at Four States Fair Born in 1926, Hortman has been a pillar of the Elkhart community, serving on both the city council and the Elkhart ISD school board. He is also the founder of the …

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KETK NEWS broke the news in on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
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