Author fills gap in books for military children
A lack of contemporary books for military children led Sarah Doran, an Army veteran and daughter of an Army chaplain, to become an author. It would also lead to self-publication […]
Overcoming injuries to become employed
When Army veteran James Thomas’s injuries prevented him from being able to perform his job, TVC Veteran Career Advisor and Army veteran Eliseo Torres assisted him in finding another. Thomas […]
Making a positive impact, $267,909 claims award won for widow
A $267,909 claims retro payment awarded to a surviving spouse in January is the latest big success for TVC Team Impact Award winner Samuel Perez, Jr. Great work and congratulations […]
Where entrepreneur and employment meet
Maria D. Gonzalez understands the importance of entrepreneurs to economic development and creating jobs in rural communities. This led her to create and coordinate an entrepreneurs’ summit held in Lampasas. […]
TVC connects with National Guard
TVC connected with Texas National Guard members at events hosted by Texas Military Department’s Soldier and Family Readiness Program in late February 2024. Among the TVC programs there was Veteran […]
Laura Koerner reappointed, Charles “Chuck” Wright appointed to Texas Veterans Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Laura Koerner as Chairwoman of the Texas Veterans Commission, and appointed Charles “Chuck” Wright to the Commission. “I am honored to continue serving the […]
Kimberlee Shaneyfelt leaves Texas Veterans Commission after 6 years of service
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Vice-Chair Kimberlee Shaneyfelt concluded her service as one the agency’s Commissioners in March 2024. During her six-year term, Shaneyfelt guided the direction of the Commission as […]
Expertise with VA expedites claims
He established himself as the expert of all things VA in his community of Kerrville and built a working relationship with VA Raters to expedite claims, serving over 1,200 veterans, […]
Employment Services prepares justice involved veterans for return to community
Katasha Gray and Mike Calhoun of the Texas Veteran Commission’s (TVC) Veteran Employment Services (VES) North Texas District team prepare justice involved veterans to return to their communities with job […]
Career Advisor’s employer connections help military spouse land job
Madison Covington, pictured, recently earned a Master’s Degree in Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness. She had a goal of becoming a Federal Special Agent; however, she had no professional work […]