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Found: Holiday Decorations near La Plaza Mall
La Plaza Mall
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listing
Posted
4 days
ago
Description
I found these holiday decorations in the La Plaza Mall parking lot in McAllen around 7:15 PM yesterday. They were tangled in red ribbons, lights blinking softly in the dusk, as if knocked loose from a home setup. It makes me think of someone decorating for Christmas in Edinburg, and I felt a twinge of sympathy for that person. I set them aside in a safe spot near the security desk, hoping the owner will see this post and recognize their festive pieces.
Approximate found location
La Plaza Mall
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