Recruit Military Job Fair held at AT&T Stadium to help veterans get hired
Dozens of North Texas companies gathered Thursday seeking veteran workers.
VA responds to concerns from Dallas veterans over process to hire new director
The VA admits the department never posted the job opening for a director to lead the country's second-largest VA healthcare system in the country.
Some veterans question hiring process to name new director of VA North Texas Health Care System
Some North Texas veterans are concerned that the VA did not follow proper procedure when selecting the next director of the second-largest VA medical system in the country.
Operation Texas Strong donates renovated RVs to homeless veterans
Bobby Crutsinger and his wife, Peggy, acquire donated RVs, refurbish them, and work with social workers to identify homeless veterans to give the vehicles to once they meet certain criteria.
Wreaths Across America: 50,000 wreaths to be placed on graves at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
It is a massive endeavor of placing a wreath on each of the 50,508 graves at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. This will be the third year that there are enough wreaths to be placed at every veteran's grave, but it did not start out that way.
Program intended to help veterans with home ownership used to purchase short-term rental in Keller
As cities across North Texas grapple with how to regulate short-term rentals, one group of neighbors was shocked to find out that a VA loan was used to purchase a short-term rental in their neighborhood.
Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade canceled because of the weather
The Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade that was set to honor the men and women who have protected our freedom was canceled Friday because of the rain.
Dallas lawyer recognized for pro bono work for veterans struggling with disability benefits
Veteran Shermika Thomas retired as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. She was exposed to firefights, convoys caught by IEDs, dead bodies and Afghanistan burn pits. Still, she was denied VA disability benefits. She struggled to get the help she deserved -- until one lawyer stepped in.
Bread Stuffing
Chef Leo Morales from The Statler shares a recipe for bread stuffing. It will be among the dishes served at the 5th Annual Thanksgiving for Your Service on Thanksgiving Day. Active military, veterans, and first responders can get a free meal by signing up for the event at www.thestatlerdallas.com/thanksgiving
VA announces new grants to help homeless veterans
The grants are for the federal budget year that starts Oct. 1, 2023.
Injured North Texas Army veteran gifted new, mortgage-free home
Ret. Army Specialist Jonathan Merchant has been living in this rented home in Burleson. On Saturday, the injured veteran will move to a brand-new ADA-modified home. The mortgage-free home will literally give him and his wife a new lease on life.
Decorated WWII Delco veteran celebrates 104th birthday
A Folcroft, Pa. WWII veteran turns 104 and friends and family turn out to celebrate with him.
North Texas Navy veteran gifted mortgage-free home
A U.S. Navy veteran in North Texas has received a gift she thought she'd never be able to obtain on her own without years of saving.
The 38 Challenge working to prevent suicides by shattering stigma around mental health issues
The purpose of The 38 Challenge is for people to intentionally place themselves in 38 minutes of extreme conditions to draw attention to a silent problem in our community, which is mental health and people taking their own lives.
Gold Star's widow hopes for more transparency from U.S. military about soldier deaths
The confusion and secrecy that often surrounds U.S. military operations is tough enough on those who serve. But their families don't often have the same level of support or transparency from the military when it comes to losing Americans in combat. One army wife is making sure that others don't get trapped in the "fog of war.”
Recently identified World War II pilot's remains to be buried in Quinlan
A North Texas family is preparing to lay to rest a World War II pilot whose remains were just recently identified. Air Force Technical Sergeant Frank Norris will be buried in his hometown of Quinlan in Hunt County.
'Magic mushrooms' for therapy? Veterans helping sway conservatives
The medicinal use of hallucinogenic mushrooms is making inroads in U.S. states as military veterans advocate for the therapeutic value of psychedelic drugs.
North Texas double amputee veteran gifted specially-designed home
It was a special homecoming for a disabled military veteran and his loved ones. His family was gifted a mortgage-free, fully-accessible smart home equipped with features specially designed with them in mind. “It’s something I always imagined, but now I get to live it."
Family of Trevor Reed, who is detained in Russia, able to meet with President Biden
The Granbury parents of a Marine veteran who is in prison in Russia were outside the White House in hopes of getting President Joe Biden's attention. A spokesperson for the family said President Biden did meet with them.
Groundbreaking held for National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington
The National Medal of Honor Museum broke ground in Arlington on Friday on what will become a historic tribute to America’s war heroes.