Hometown hero gets free roof repair
U.S. army veteran Steve Kennard receives new roof as part of Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project.
U.S. army veteran Steve Kennard receives new roof as part of Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project.
Houston National Cemetery holds annual Memorial Day ceremony
Houston National Cemetery held its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday morning.
Houston National Cemetery held its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday morning.
Memorial Day: Annual 'Carry the Load' march at Houston National Cemetery
This Memorial Day weekend volunteers are honoring those who've made the ultimate sacrifice by helping educate how to properly observe Memorial Day. The group 'Carry the Load' was in Houston at the Houston National Cemetery.
This Memorial Day weekend volunteers are honoring those who've made the ultimate sacrifice by helping educate how to properly observe Memorial Day. The group 'Carry the Load' was in Houston at the Houston National Cemetery.
Memorial Day: Supporting military families on the holiday
For many Americans, the long Memorial Day weekend is full of rest and relaxation, but veteran groups around the country home the excitement for the unofficial start of summer doesn't distract people from the importance and true meaning behind the holiday.
For many Americans, the long Memorial Day weekend is full of rest and relaxation, but veteran groups around the country home the excitement for the unofficial start of summer doesn't distract people from the importance and true meaning behind the holiday.
Memorial Day: Veteran, historian dedicates life to preserving war memorabilia
As we approach Memorial Day, we're introducing you to a man who has dedicated his life to collecting and preserving war memorabilia, especially medals. The effort weighed heavily on his heart, once he learned not everyone cared about medals as he does. FOX's Mark Wilson reports all it took was one special connection to restore his patriotic faith.
As we approach Memorial Day, we're introducing you to a man who has dedicated his life to collecting and preserving war memorabilia, especially medals. The effort weighed heavily on his heart, once he learned not everyone cared about medals as he does. FOX's Mark Wilson reports all it took was one special connection to restore his patriotic faith.
What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two important holidays that honor those who have served in the United States military. However, there is a difference between the two holidays.
Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two important holidays that honor those who have served in the United States military. However, there is a difference between the two holidays.
Gallery Furniture, Denny's mattress, breakfast giveaway in Houston for military, veterans
Gallery Furniture and Denny’s are teaming up to show appreciation for service members and veterans this month by giving away mattresses and breakfast.
Gallery Furniture and Denny’s are teaming up to show appreciation for service members and veterans this month by giving away mattresses and breakfast.
World War II vets share what Veterans Day means to them
FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff got the chance to speak with two World War II vets, who also happen to be friendly neighbors, on their experience serving and they also share their appreciation for being honored by the Houston Astros during Game 2 of the ALCS.
FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff got the chance to speak with two World War II vets, who also happen to be friendly neighbors, on their experience serving and they also share their appreciation for being honored by the Houston Astros during Game 2 of the ALCS.
Program helps veterans with credit counseling to avoid homelessness
Two non-profits are offering veterans financial education and resources to help them get back on their feet.
Two non-profits are offering veterans financial education and resources to help them get back on their feet.
Houston thanks military heroes this Veterans Day with parade Downtown
The city of Houston is celebrating those who have served in the military on Veterans Day with a parade in Downtown Houston.
The city of Houston is celebrating those who have served in the military on Veterans Day with a parade in Downtown Houston.
Programs give veterans financial bootcamp
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan talks with an Army veteran who is working towards buying her first home with the help of two non-profits Money Management International and Soldier On, that provide them with financial education.
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan talks with an Army veteran who is working towards buying her first home with the help of two non-profits Money Management International and Soldier On, that provide them with financial education.
Houston honors veterans with Veterans Day parade
Houston residents wore red, white, and blue as they lined the streets of downtown Houston to honor and celebrate veterans on Veterans Day.
Houston residents wore red, white, and blue as they lined the streets of downtown Houston to honor and celebrate veterans on Veterans Day.
FULL VIDEO: Army veteran discusses hope of buying her first home
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan talks with Gwen Cook, an army veteran working toward buying her first home with the help of two non-profits, Money Management International and Soldier On, that helps veterans with resources such as housing and provides them with a boot camp in financial education.
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan talks with Gwen Cook, an army veteran working toward buying her first home with the help of two non-profits, Money Management International and Soldier On, that helps veterans with resources such as housing and provides them with a boot camp in financial education.
Houston honors those who served with Veterans Day ceremony, parade
The City of Houston honored those who have served our country with a celebration this Veterans Day.
The City of Houston honored those who have served our country with a celebration this Veterans Day.
'Make Camo Your Cause': How you can help this Veterans Day and beyond
FOX 26 is teaming up with U.S. Vets to encourage everyone to “Make Camo Your Cause." Here's how you can help with the campaign to end veteran homelessness.
FOX 26 is teaming up with U.S. Vets to encourage everyone to “Make Camo Your Cause." Here's how you can help with the campaign to end veteran homelessness.
FTC warns donors to watch out for veterans' charity scams
How to ensure donations to veterans' charities go to help service members.
How to ensure donations to veterans' charities go to help service members.
Pentagon lays out new food, housing programs for troops
The Pentagon announced a number of new programs Thursday that are aimed at helping service members who are struggling with housing shortages and steep food and living expenses as they move from base to base.
The Pentagon announced a number of new programs Thursday that are aimed at helping service members who are struggling with housing shortages and steep food and living expenses as they move from base to base.
Pregnant veteran who desperately needed costly medication has safely given birth.
Lonnie McCaskill-Thomas, who we first spoke to in August had to go on blood thinners before giving birth to her fourth child. Her doctors recommended a new medication, calling it a life or death situation but was not covered by her VA health insurance.
Lonnie McCaskill-Thomas, who we first spoke to in August had to go on blood thinners before giving birth to her fourth child. Her doctors recommended a new medication, calling it a life or death situation but was not covered by her VA health insurance.
Houston honors heroes who served in Vietnam with new monument
Hundreds of local fallen heroes will be honored with a new monument at Veterans Memorial Park.
Hundreds of local fallen heroes will be honored with a new monument at Veterans Memorial Park.
Brazoria County US Army veteran admits to threatening Veteran Affairs facilities for a year
Mark Williams Jr., 33, admitted on June 21, 2022, that he made various threats, including death threats, to veteran affairs clinics in the U.S. for a year.
Mark Williams Jr., 33, admitted on June 21, 2022, that he made various threats, including death threats, to veteran affairs clinics in the U.S. for a year.