Entrepreneurs- Network & showcase businesses at Houston Veterans Business Expo
Entrepreneurs, the Houston Veterans Business Expo will be held Friday, September 30, 2022. Veteran owned businesses may get involved as exhibitors to showcase products and services; or, come network and […]
Easing frustrations with Claims
A veteran and his spouse were frustrated by the “monumental paperwork of the VA systems” which added to the spouse’s stress of taking care of her terminally ill veteran husband. […]
Commitment to Claims success leads to checking medical research
Juan Amaya’s strong commitment to getting veterans their benefits led him into researching medical findings. “I was assisting a surviving spouse with a VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Claim. Her […]
Reinventing self into new career
When 67-year-old U.S. Army veteran Kurt Vogel, pictured at right, was laid off from a Human Resource position over a year ago, he decided to reinvent himself and seek […]
Chive Charities provides assistance & equipment not covered by insurance, other resources
“We recognize that for many veterans and first responders, helping others is second nature; asking for it is not,” said Erika Carley, Senior Director of Operations, Chive Charities. Chive Charities […]
Hone job hunting skills & connect with employers through Veteran Employment Services events
Job fair and career resources events hosted in May by Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veteran Employment Services (VES) West Texas District attracted over 1,300 attendees and “resulted in multiple application […]
AVAFEST 2022 needs artists – “Using the arts & community to prevent veteran suicides”
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A day to honor heroes & cherish freedoms- Memorial Day, May 30, 2022
As we enjoy the blessings of family and friends this Memorial Day, let us all take a moment to recollect the reason for this day. Today, we honor the men […]
Veterans Education’s Charles “Chuck” Bryant earns Excellence Award from state Collegiate Veteran Program Officials
In April, The Texas Association of Collegiate Veteran Program Officials (TACVPO) presented its 2022 Excellence Award to Charles “Chuck” Bryant, Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veterans Education Operations Manager and Army […]
Entrepreneur Kevin Barber reappointed to Texas Veterans Commission by Governor Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Kevin Barber to the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) for a term set to expire on December 31, 2027. “I am honored by this opportunity to continue […]