Helping veterans and their families save money on their home mortgages is the main goal of VLB’s Veterans Housing Assistance Program (VHAP). Continue reading
Tag Archives: veterans
Legislative update: New bills support veterans and their families
In observation of Memorial Day, the Governor signed Senate Bill 163, House Bill 97, Senate Bill 1476 and House Bill 1514, which provide important resources and support to veterans and surviving spouses of members of the military who have been killed in action.
Fallen Heroes Memorial Ceremony at Texas Capitol May 25
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. Continue reading
Who will you carry May 25?
Hundreds of participants will descend upon Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet for the Carry The Load Austin 2013 event Saturday, May 25. Continue reading
May is National Military Appreciation Month
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.” Continue reading
Texas to celebrate “Women Veterans Month” in March
During the 82nd Legislative Session, the Texas legislature designated March as “Women Veterans Month” to honor women veterans from all branches of service. Continue reading
TVC hires Women Veterans Coordinator
Through the House Appropriations Committee approving the addition of $159,424 in House Bill 1, the state budget bill, the Texas Veterans Commission hired a Women Veterans Coordinator for the 2012-2013 biennium. Continue reading
Valentine’s Day: The best gift is being together
Art and Helen Schwalm would agree with the saying “Love is all you need.” After all, they have been blissfully in love for 66 years. Continue reading
Mark your calendar: 2013 VLB Benefits Fair schedule
Veterans Land Board Chairman Jerry Patterson invites you to participate in one of the seven Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) veterans benefit fairs scheduled across the state this year. Continue reading
Armed Forces Bowl 2012: More than just a Bowl Game
Never has the slogan “More than just a Bowl Game” depicted an event as well as it did for the Tenth Annual Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl. Continue reading