Jon Stewart joins lawmakers in new fight for veterans looking for burn pit relief
Over a year after helping 9/11 first responders receive access to a crucial compensation fund, Jon Stewart has turned his focus toward helping the nearly 200,000 veterans who've said their health was compromised by their exposure to burn pits while serving overseas.
Over a year after helping 9/11 first responders receive access to a crucial compensation fund, Jon Stewart has turned his focus toward helping the nearly 200,000 veterans who've said their health was compromised by their exposure to burn pits while serving overseas.
Kevin Dobson, 'Kojack' and 'Knots Landing' actor, dead at 77
Kevin Dobson has died at the age of 77.
Kevin Dobson has died at the age of 77.
USPS problems cause delays in medication deliveries
The national non-profit Disabled American Veterans (DAV) reports delays in medicines from the Department of Veterans Affairs Mail Order Pharmacy.
The national non-profit Disabled American Veterans (DAV) reports delays in medicines from the Department of Veterans Affairs Mail Order Pharmacy.
Postal service mail delay postpones medication delivery for Houston veteran
The United States Postal Service mail delivery has delayed packages throughout the Houston area affecting many in the community. One Houston veteran may have his prescription medications delayed for several months.
The United States Postal Service mail delivery has delayed packages throughout the Houston area affecting many in the community. One Houston veteran may have his prescription medications delayed for several months.
WWII veteran receives French legion of honor for actions during D-Day
A Houston-area World War II veteran is being given a medal by the Consul General of France in Houston for his brave actions on D-Day.
A Houston-area World War II veteran is being given a medal by the Consul General of France in Houston for his brave actions on D-Day.
Fired VA staffer facing 7 murder counts in insulin deaths
Reta Mays, a former nursing assistant at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, is being charged with second degree murder in the deaths of seven people and assault with the intent to commit murder of an eighth person.
Reta Mays, a former nursing assistant at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, is being charged with second degree murder in the deaths of seven people and assault with the intent to commit murder of an eighth person.
More than 250 veterans compete in virtual ‘Golden Age Games’ from home, snagging 100 gold medals
Hundreds of veterans competed in this year’s National Veteran Golden Age Games, which came to a close on June 29 with a virtual awards ceremony.
Hundreds of veterans competed in this year’s National Veteran Golden Age Games, which came to a close on June 29 with a virtual awards ceremony.
Houston hospital dedicates second floor to free addiction treatment for veterans
Experts say mental health issues and the consequences addiction and suicide appear to be on the rise in the coronavirus pandemic, but now there is a new treatment center in Houston to help some of the most vulnerable veterans and it’s free to them.
Experts say mental health issues and the consequences addiction and suicide appear to be on the rise in the coronavirus pandemic, but now there is a new treatment center in Houston to help some of the most vulnerable veterans and it’s free to them.
87-year-old Korean War veteran wins battle with COVID-19
After more than two-and-a-half months in the hospital, an 87-year-old Korean War veteran from Houston has beat coronavirus COVID-19 and reunited with his children three days before Father’s Day.
After more than two-and-a-half months in the hospital, an 87-year-old Korean War veteran from Houston has beat coronavirus COVID-19 and reunited with his children three days before Father’s Day.
Trump plan to stem vet suicides focuses on public awareness
The $53 million, two-year effort will include a public messaging campaign starting in the coming weeks to raise awareness about suicide at a time of increased social distancing and isolation during a pandemic.
The $53 million, two-year effort will include a public messaging campaign starting in the coming weeks to raise awareness about suicide at a time of increased social distancing and isolation during a pandemic.
VA says it lacks adequate medical gear for 2nd virus wave
The Veterans Affairs Department stated they would need a six-month supply in order to battle a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus. They only have a 30-day supply.
The Veterans Affairs Department stated they would need a six-month supply in order to battle a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus. They only have a 30-day supply.
WWII hero from League City reminds us to always remember
June 6th marks 76 years since D-Day. League City resident Harold Bradley arrived on the Normandy shore days later with the 740th Tank Battallion. He went on to earn the Silver Star and Purple Heart during the Battle of the Bulge. His story was recently written by a surprising author.
June 6th marks 76 years since D-Day. League City resident Harold Bradley arrived on the Normandy shore days later with the 740th Tank Battallion. He went on to earn the Silver Star and Purple Heart during the Battle of the Bulge. His story was recently written by a surprising author.
Trump honors fallen soldiers during Memorial Day events in Maryland and Virginia
President Donald Trump has honored America’s fallen service members as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of a pandemic.
President Donald Trump has honored America’s fallen service members as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of a pandemic.
United States Air Force Band honors fallen service members with powerful tribute
The United States Air Force Band paid tribute to fallen service members with a powerful video.
The United States Air Force Band paid tribute to fallen service members with a powerful video.
Efforts to honor America's fallen soldiers continues despite COVID-19
Sunday morning, 71-year-old Vietnam War veteran Paul Michael Washington took time to fix a loose flag leading up to the Hemicycle at the Houston National Cemetery.
Sunday morning, 71-year-old Vietnam War veteran Paul Michael Washington took time to fix a loose flag leading up to the Hemicycle at the Houston National Cemetery.
WWII veteran's home ravaged by Harvey gets repaired
Life is getting a bit easier today for a World War Two veteran. He’s been living in a condemned house since his home flooded in Harvey but now his house in Texas City is home again.
Life is getting a bit easier today for a World War Two veteran. He’s been living in a condemned house since his home flooded in Harvey but now his house in Texas City is home again.
Paralyzed U.S. veteran needs help making home wheelchair accessible
62-year-old Army Veteran has been hospitalized for almost 3 years but can't go home due to his wheelchair. The veteran needs help making his new home wheelchair accessible.
62-year-old Army Veteran has been hospitalized for almost 3 years but can't go home due to his wheelchair. The veteran needs help making his new home wheelchair accessible.
Trump joins World War II veterans at V-E Day ceremony
World War II veterans joined President Donald Trump at a wreath-laying ceremony Friday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe.
World War II veterans joined President Donald Trump at a wreath-laying ceremony Friday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe.
VA defends use of unproven drug on veterans for coronavirus
Major veterans organizations are calling on VA to explain under what circumstances VA doctors initiate discussion of hydroxychloroquine with veterans as a treatment option.
Major veterans organizations are calling on VA to explain under what circumstances VA doctors initiate discussion of hydroxychloroquine with veterans as a treatment option.
Helping homeless veterans amid COVID-19 outbreak
A local organization is continuing to help house homeless veterans with less staff on the ground and resources.
A local organization is continuing to help house homeless veterans with less staff on the ground and resources.