/tags/veterans-affairs Veterans affairs en-US Copyright Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:12:34 GMT /government/2024-07-26/fort-worth-lost-a-300k-veterans-grant-heres-how-the-city-can-replace-the-funds The loss means that Fort Worth’s Healthy Homes for Heroes program, which provides home modifications to veterans living in Fort Worth, does not have existing funding for the upcoming year. City leaders are working on plans to fill the gap. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:12:34 GMT /government/2024-07-26/fort-worth-lost-a-300k-veterans-grant-heres-how-the-city-can-replace-the-funds Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report /texas-news/2024-05-30/veterans-businesses-ask-texas-lawmakers-to-keep-hemp-products-legal-others-call-for-complete-ban Some Texas lawmakers are contemplating a statewide ban on Delta 8 and 9. These hemp-derived products can produce a marijuana-like high and are currently legally available to purchase in Texas. So are they life-saving medications or a serious threat to public health? On Wednesday, dozens testified for or against a ban before a Texas Senate committee. Thu, 30 May 2024 18:41:36 GMT /texas-news/2024-05-30/veterans-businesses-ask-texas-lawmakers-to-keep-hemp-products-legal-others-call-for-complete-ban Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom /news/2024-05-22/dallas-officials-say-theyve-effectively-ended-veteran-homelessness-heres-what-that-really-means Local, regional and federal officials announced an 'effective' end to veteran homelessness in Dallas. But what does that really mean for DFW's veterans? Wed, 22 May 2024 20:43:26 GMT /news/2024-05-22/dallas-officials-say-theyve-effectively-ended-veteran-homelessness-heres-what-that-really-means Nathan Collins /news/2024-03-20/veterans-exposed-to-chemicals-while-serving-in-panama-canal-zone-seek-va-care Some veterans are developing cancer, heart disease and other health issues that they blame on herbicides and pesticides they encountered in the area. They were left out of a recent law that made it easier for some veterans with toxic exposure to get care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. But the VA wants to hear from them. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:18:57 GMT /news/2024-03-20/veterans-exposed-to-chemicals-while-serving-in-panama-canal-zone-seek-va-care Carson Frame /criminal-justice/2024-03-06/disabled-veteran-asks-for-speedier-investigation-into-dallas-police-caught-on-camera-mocking-him It's been seven months since the Dallas Police Department reopened an investigation into officers who were caught on camera laughing at Dynell Lane after denying him access to the restroom at Serious Pizza in Deep Ellum in June 2023. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:03:58 GMT /criminal-justice/2024-03-06/disabled-veteran-asks-for-speedier-investigation-into-dallas-police-caught-on-camera-mocking-him Toluwani Osibamowo /news/2023-12-13/texas-attorney-general-sues-company-accused-of-preying-on-veterans The attorney general’s charges against VA Claims Insider echo allegations in an investigation The Texas Tribune published in July. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:55:43 GMT /news/2023-12-13/texas-attorney-general-sues-company-accused-of-preying-on-veterans The Texas Tribune /news/2023-11-29/veterans-affairs-efforts-housed-over-750-homeless-north-texas-vets-this-year In North Texas, 764 homeless veterans moved into long-term housing this year, part of the 38,000 veterans housed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs this year. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT /news/2023-11-29/veterans-affairs-efforts-housed-over-750-homeless-north-texas-vets-this-year Christopher Connelly /health-wellness/2023-11-15/jps-us-army-partner-to-establish-veteran-training-program-at-fort-worth-hospital The initiative, called the U.S. Army Career Skills Program, will provide military personnel with opportunities to participate in skills training at John Peter Smith Hospital during their transition period. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:11:05 GMT /health-wellness/2023-11-15/jps-us-army-partner-to-establish-veteran-training-program-at-fort-worth-hospital David Moreno | Fort Worth Report /news/2022-11-11/these-12-restaurants-are-offering-discounts-on-veterans-day Dozens of companies across the U.S. are offering freebies and discounts to veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:15:00 GMT /news/2022-11-11/these-12-restaurants-are-offering-discounts-on-veterans-day Giulia Heyward /health-wellness/2022-08-12/affordable-housing-becomes-another-hurdle-for-already-burdened-veterans-in-north-texas Homelessness and housing instability are persistent problems for veterans nationwide. High housing costs in North Texas are hurting even those who were doing fine a few months ago, advocates say. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-08-12/affordable-housing-becomes-another-hurdle-for-already-burdened-veterans-in-north-texas Miranda Suarez