$44 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grants awarded to over 180 organizations across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) have announced over $44 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants that will be distributed among 181 organizations across the state. Approved by TVC Commissioners at their meeting on May 16, 2024, FVA grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and...
Texas Veterans Commission seeks advisory committee members for developing veteran services
The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) invites citizens to actively participate in shaping the future of veteran services by joining TVC advisory committees. Advisory committee members are volunteers who share their skills and knowledge to help the TVC more effectively achieve its mission of advocating for Texas veterans and improving the...
From G.I. Bill® user to university veteran services director
Veteran education generally brings to mind the GI Bill® and Texas’ Hazlewood Act education benefits used to attend college. However, there’s more to veteran education than just using these benefits to attend classes and programs. Universities, their courses and programs must be approved and certified for veteran education benefits use....
VA Friend of Social Work Award presented to TVC Claims Supervisor Robert Dimas
The VA Friend of Social Work Award was presented to TVC Claims Southwest District Supervisor and Marine Corps veteran Robert Dimas, pictured, in March 2024. "The award comes from the consistent, dedicated interface with the VA social workers,” said Claims Southwest District Manager and Army veteran Mike Jaeger. “If...
Improvement courses, veteran community connectivity land veteran in desired career
Veteran Jameson Miller is an example of how taking courses and programs, plus the connectivity of the veteran community, can overcome barriers to employment. He was able to find work in the career he desired, assisting veterans. It all began with Miller, pictured, being in the case management program...
Survivor wins 168K retro pay with help from Veteran Service Officer Covington
The surviving spouse of an Army veteran who served in Vietnam had been repeatedly denied Dependency Indemnity Compensation benefits. She had been denied every year since her spouse died in 2013. In February 2023, she met with Marsha Covington, an Army veteran and Veteran County Service Officer at the Bexar...
Dennis Aaron earns TVC Excellence Award for service beyond his Veteran Career Advisor duties
TVC Veteran Career Advisor (VCA) and Army veteran Dennis Aaron is committed to helping veterans find jobs. He works with them to hone job search skills and in getting interviews. He listens to their disappointment when interviews don’t land jobs. Beyond the responsibilities of his own work, he serves on...
Wherever the event, Employment Services connects with veterans
A college campus, military base and a nonprofit organization were among the variety of places hosting recent employment events. At all of these was the TVC Employment Services team. To reach veterans around smaller towns, the Regional Employment Expo was hosted by New Braunfels Food Bank in late March. It...
Thanks for Being There While I Served – Military Spouse Appreciation Day Cards
Military Spouse Appreciation Day is a date set aside for military service members and veterans to show their spouses on the home front their affection and gratitude. In Texas, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May 8th. Show thanks for spouses' support and sacrifice with the cards below. Select and click on...
New, veteran-owned Bay Area Brewing Company serves Rockport family style
It’s the newest business to open in Rockport; and, it’s veteran-owned. The Bay Area Brewing Company is “Rockport’s first family-friendly nano craft brewery,” said Diedra Amaya, co-founder and Navy veteran. “It’s a veteran-owned family haven. Our family-friendly space offers relaxation, board games, and a dedicated play area for kids.” The...
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