From Homeless to Housed
In April, a homeless man brought into a Permiacare mental health facility by Odessa Police turned out to be a decorated Air Force war veteran in need of health care. […]
Newly Hired & Quickly Promoted, Employment Event Pays Off for Navy Veteran
While assisting an Off Base Transitional Training (OBTT) event in March at Fort Worth, Lee Ware, Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veteran Employment Liaison (VEL) and Army veteran, happened to meet […]
Helping Justice Involved Veterans with their job search
Justice Involved Veterans in El Paso improved their job search interaction skills, including how to address the difficult issues of their involvement in the criminal justice system, with a mock […]
Going the Extra Mile to Keep Veterans Going for Miles
Two women veterans in San Antonio received refurbished vehicles from the National Autobody Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides Program. “Having reliable transportation can make a huge difference in someone’s life, especially […]
Appealing to the VA & to Young County veterans, families
“He made every objection from the VA a challenge and literally fought every battle with and for me. Without Adam’s assistance I would have been lost with all the required […]
Women Veterans Day, June 12, celebrates anniversary of women becoming permanent members of military
AUSTIN, TX – June 12th is Women Veterans Day, commemorating the day President Harry Truman signed the bill enabling women to serve as permanent, regular members of U.S. Armed Forces, […]
Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans Legal Clinics Calendar
Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans offers free legal clinics for Texas veterans and their surviving spouses. Clinics are held by organizations around the state at various dates and times. For […]
On Memorial Day, remember family & fellow veterans who’ve lost friends & loved ones
Memorial Day is a time to remember those who gave their lives in military service for all of us in the United States of America. As we enjoy the blessings […]
“That’s how you save lives” Military Veteran Peer Network & Rural Counselors serve over 34K veterans, family members, active duty
Last year, clinical services and peer support was provided to over 34,000 veterans, their family members and active duty military by Texas Veteran Commission certified Peer Service Coordinators of the […]
Surviving spouse awarded record retro payment nearing $820K
“Juan Amaya and his team just helped this surviving spouse get almost $820,000 in backpay! Williamson County has the biggest awards I know of now for our team,” said Laura […]