Students Gather for Annual ‘See You at the Pole’ Prayer Event Across Central Texas

Waco Temple Bryan, TX, September 23, 2026 —

Thousands of students in Central Texas participated in the annual “See You at the Pole” event, a nationwide, student-led initiative focused on prayer. The gatherings took place on school flagpoles, with participants gathering at various locations throughout the region.

The event saw participation from students in areas within McLennan County. Specific towns mentioned as hosting these prayer gatherings include Crawford, McGregor, Hillsboro, Bosqueville, and Axtell. The summary indicates that these events were a core part of the “See You at the Pole” day, which is observed annually.

“See You at the Pole” is characterized as a student-led day of prayer. While the summary states thousands of students participated across the specified Central Texas locations, the exact number of participants or the specific schools involved was not provided. Details regarding the duration of the event or any specific outcomes of the prayer gatherings were also not included in the provided summary.

The focus of the event is prayer at school flagpoles, a tradition that has taken place for many years. The summary does not provide information on the history of “See You at the Pole” beyond its designation as an annual, student-led prayer day.

Further details concerning the organization behind the event, specific times of the gatherings, or any statements made by participants or school officials were not available in the provided information. The reporting is based solely on the details presented in the trend summary.

Story summarized from the original created by Julie Hays on www.kwtx.com, see more information here.

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