$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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]