Marine veteran to run 250 miles to raise awareness for PTSD
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Lupita Hernandez is dedicated to changing lives and this year is no different. On Friday, she will begin a 250-mile run to honor fellow veterans who have experienced PTSD.
Plan to create Dallas Veterans Affairs Commission moves forward
Mayor Eric Johnson proposed creating a Veterans Affairs Commission last month. It would help those who’ve served in the armed forces find jobs and get access to other city services more easily.
Virtual Pearl Harbor ceremony to honor those killed in 1941 attack
No World War II veterans will be on hand in Hawaii today for the remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor. It's another casualty of the pandemic.
Dallas mayor proposes commission to eliminate veteran homelessness
Dallas has set an ambitious goal of eliminating veteran homelessness by the end of next year.
Discussion held to see how COVID-19 has changed health care for North Texas veterans
Veterans were honored Wednesday across the U.S., but their health problems are being magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Balch Springs veteran surprised with new A/C for Veterans Day
A North Texas Army veteran received a gift for Veterans Day that will help his entire family.
North Texas celebrates Veterans Day with several drive-by parades and events
North Texans are honoring those who served the country’s military Wednesday for Veterans Day.
Postal changes are delaying mail-order medicine for veterans, according to lawmakers
Policy changes that slow delivery at the U.S. Postal Service are taking a toll on military veterans, who are reporting much longer wait times to receive mail-order prescription drugs, according to Democratic senators.
American flags in Frisco vandalized the day before Flag Day
American flags that lined Main Street in Frisco were vandalized Saturday. The destroyed flags were found by Frisco Police Department the day before Flag Day, adding insult to injury for local veterans.
Honor drive held for Carry the Load 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic
A Memorial Day tradition that raised $25 million for service members and veterans continues today.
Baylor Scott & White donates Garland facility to VA North Texas Health Care System
Months of negotiations have finally resulted in a deal to turn a vacant Garland hospital into a new VA heathcare facility.
Vets urged to access healthcare services online
Recipients can request prescription refills, sign up for text message reminders about their health care and ask non-urgent questions via video, telephone or the VA's secure online messaging system.
Vietnam War ‘Wall that Heals’ on display in Garland
A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is now on display in Garland.
Woman pleads guilty to defrauding VA out of nearly $1.8 million in veteran benefits
Claudia Ann Merrill admitted to submitting false applications in veterans’ names and their surviving spouses’ names, federal prosecutors said.
100-year-old Tuskegee Airman from Bethesda flips the coin at Super Bowl LIV
Col. Charles McGee is still living large at 100 years old.
Brain injuries in Iraq draw attention to invisible war wounds
Unlike physical wounds, such as burns or the loss of limbs, traumatic brain injuries aren't obvious and can take time to diagnose. The full impact — physically and psychologically — may not be evident for some time, as studies have shown links between TBI and mental health problems.
Texas man who transforms leftover Christmas trees into canes for veterans receives 1,000 donations
A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.
Large veterans job fair happening Thursday at AT&T Stadium
Thursday is a big day for veterans looking to move into civilian jobs after serving the country.
Groups hope to honor Tarrant County Vietnam War veterans with new memorial
Several veteran organizations in Fort Worth are working to honor local fallen military service members during the Vietnam War.
Veteran's handwritten note requesting company for Veterans Day dinner goes viral
A handwritten note from a veteran at a barber shop has prompted an overwhelming response.