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		<title>Fallen Heroes Memorial Ceremony at Texas Capitol May 25</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renae</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Members of the Texas Legislature will hold a special Fallen Heroes Memorial service May 25 at 10 a.m. to honor the Texas military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Global War on Terror. In a letter, Chair of the Texas Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs and Military Installations, Sen. Leticia Van de [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Who will you carry May 25?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renae</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hundreds of participants will descend upon Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet for the Carry The Load Austin 2013 event Saturday, May 25. Carry The Load (CTL), a non-profit organization, helps people celebrate a meaningful Memorial Day with a 20.13 mile walk that honors veterans and active duty service members, law enforcement officers, firefighters and their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>May is National Military Appreciation Month</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renae</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Veterans Cemeteries]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.texasveteransblog.com/?p=906</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[While Americans quickly connect May with Memorial Day, many may not realize it is also National Military Appreciation Month, a proclamation passed by Congress in 1999 as a reminder to “honor the current and former members of the armed forces, including those who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.&#8221;  Traditionally, May has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don’t miss out! May TVC Expo is designed for you</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 13:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renae</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Texas Veterans Commission]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TVC Expo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VA claims]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[veteran entrepreneurs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[veterans benefits]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Women veterans]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.texasveteransblog.com/?p=892</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) will host one of the largest veteran expositions in the state Saturday, May 18, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on 111 E. Pecan Street in San Antonio. The event will provide you with one-stop access to a seminar for veteran entrepreneurs, a “Beat the VA [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Donate wheelchairs to honor the Greatest Generation</title>
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		<comments>http://www.texasveteransblog.com/donate-wheelchairs-to-honor-the-greatest-generation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renae</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.texasveteransblog.com/?p=861</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[According to 2011 statistics, we are losing World War II veterans at the rate of approximately 900 per day. Of all of the wars in recent memory, it was World War II that truly threatened our very existence as a culturally diverse, free nation. With so many brave men and women from the greatest generation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Texas Veterans Benefits Fairs – VLB events aim to serve you</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renae</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.texasveteransblog.com/?p=841</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In today’s rushed world, more often than not the human touch is neglected or unavailable. That’s why the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) places a priority on speaking directly to veterans and their families. VLB recognizes the importance of face-to-face communications and provides several free, come-and-go benefits fairs to showcase resources available to Texas veterans.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>To rent or buy? Numbers can help Texas veterans decide</title>
		<link>http://www.texasveteransblog.com/to-rent-or-buy-numbers-can-help-texas-veterans-decide/</link>
		<comments>http://www.texasveteransblog.com/to-rent-or-buy-numbers-can-help-texas-veterans-decide/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renae</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.texasveteransblog.com/?p=809</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Although the value of real estate in Texas has remained relatively steady compared to many areas of the United States during the economic downturn, prospective homeowners may still question whether the time is right to invest. While your desire to have your own backyard or a quiet night undisturbed by an upstairs neighbor are strong [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Purple Up! Texas: VLB website turns purple April 15</title>
		<link>http://www.texasveteransblog.com/purple-up-texas-vlb-website-turns-purple-april-15/</link>
		<comments>http://www.texasveteransblog.com/purple-up-texas-vlb-website-turns-purple-april-15/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:30:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renae</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.texasveteransblog.com/?p=828</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In recognition of Purple Up! day April 15, the Texas VLB’s website home page will trade in its regular red, white and blue for purple, a color that symbolizes all branches of the military.This marks the second consecutive year the agency has participated in the &#8220;Purple Up!&#8221; initiative launched and promoted by Texas Operation: Military [...]]]></description>
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		<title>VLB loan activity rises as Texas veterans acquire land and housing</title>
		<link>http://www.texasveteransblog.com/vlb-loan-activity-rises-as-texas-veterans-acquire-land-and-housing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.texasveteransblog.com/vlb-loan-activity-rises-as-texas-veterans-acquire-land-and-housing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renae</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.texasveteransblog.com/?p=800</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With its diverse landscape and growing economy, it’s no wonder why Texas is home to 1.7M veterans. According to the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB), interest in land loans among Texas veterans increased significantly compared to just one year ago. VLB land loans grew from September through February, marking a 31 percent increase over the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home loans for Texas veterans borrowing more than $417,000</title>
		<link>http://www.texasveteransblog.com/home-loans-for-texas-veterans-borrowing-more-than-417000/</link>
		<comments>http://www.texasveteransblog.com/home-loans-for-texas-veterans-borrowing-more-than-417000/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renae</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.texasveteransblog.com/?p=788</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Last year, the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) increased its maximum home loan from $325,000 to $417,000 to match the maximum Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) guarantee entitlement. As you may know, Texas offers the most robust veterans’ benefits program in the nation through the VLB. These benefits feature programs dedicated to home loans, home [...]]]></description>
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