Veteran Owned Mammoth Dive Academy Earns Entrepreneur of Year from Small Business Association
A Houston area veteran’s vision to build something meaningful for veterans, divers and adventurers earned him one of the Small Business Administration’s top honors. Jason Burleson, owner of Mammoth Dive Academy, was named the 2026 SBA Houston District Rural Small Business Owner of the Year. As a certified veteran-owned business,...
Spouses, Dependents of Service Members Find Employment with TVC Family Career Advisors
Military spouses and dependents of service members can find employment assistance from Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Employment Services Family Career Advisors (FCAs). Most FCAs are former military spouses themselves and know the challenges of being in a military family and while seeking civilian employment. FCAs know the employment opportunities available...
Claims House Calls, Calming Frustrations and Making Life Improvements for Veterans Earns Vanessa Luviano a TVC Excellence Award
Pictured above presenting Vanessa Luviano a TVC Excellence Award are, at left, Sal Castillo, TVC Claims Department Director and Air Force Veteran and Charlie Catoe, TVC Director of Veterans Benefits and Air Force veteran, at right, . Making house calls to veterans for claims assistance, deescalating frustrations and helping with...
TVC Career Advisor Finds Veteran Job to Balance Career, Continuing Education
In September 2025, Army veteran Desiree Henderson‑Onovo met with TVC Rural Veteran Career Advisor and Army veteran Katie Baillio for assistance finding employment. They determined that Henderson‑Onovo’s barriers to employment qualified her for Individualized Career Services from Baillio. Baillio provided one‑on‑one support, through career coaching, résumé development and job referrals....
Veterans Ride Free Program Awarded for Addressing Transportation Needs in El Paso
Transportation is a critical need for many veterans. Lack of transportation is a barrier in getting to VA appointments as well as connecting with local services and resources. In the El Paso area, transportation was identified in the top three needs by the TVC Veterans Needs Assessment Survey, conducted...
Texas Veterans Commission Encourages Recognition of Military Spouses on May 8
Download Card Military service members and veterans are invited to show their appreciation and affection to their spouses on the home front on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May 8, 2026, in Texas.The day highlights the vital role military spouses play in supporting military service members and veterans, often navigating frequent...
Better relate with veterans by understanding culture, stressors
Those without military experience who work with veterans will benefit from a better understanding of military culture and stress triggers. Organizations and professionals that serve veterans or hire them, plus, individuals who may encounter veterans as part of their day can improve how they relate with them through TVC’s Military...
Securing Benefits for Justice Involved Veterans
Pictured above, from left, are Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Chairwoman and Navy veteran Laura Koerner, TVC Justice Involved Veterans Claims Coordinator Jason Bednar and TVC Executive Director and Army veteran Tom Palladino. Bednar received an award for his work with Justice Involved Veterans. Jason Bednar’s work to improve Justice Involved...
Higher Education Institutions, Texas Veterans Commission Work Together for Veteran Academic Success
Pictured above, at left, Texas Veteran Commission (TVC) Director of Veterans Benefits Charlie Catoe, and at right, TVC Veterans Education Services Director David Salgado present a Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award to the University of Houston Clear Lake. Texas Veteran Commission (TVC) Veterans Education Services (VES) works with institutions of...
Olga Ramirez Wins High Claims Ratings for Veterans, Works to Prevent Homelessness and Earns Excellence Award
Pictured above presenting Olga Ramirez a TVC Excellence Award are, at left, Charlie Catoe, TVC Director of Veterans Benefits and Air Force veteran and, at right, Sal Castillo, TVC Claims Department Director and Air Force Veteran. In her 20 years of experience as a Veterans Services Officer (VSO), Olga Ramirez...
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