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Veterans Land Board’s increase of home loan amount to $726,200

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
March 1, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham shared that the Veterans Land Board (VLB) has approved an increase for the VLB home loan amount from $647,200 to $726,200.  “In 2022, the VLB assisted over 1,760 Veterans and their families with purchasing a home,” said Commissioner Buckingham.
Red Cross recognizes veterans, like area Executive Director Chester Jourdan Jr.

Red Cross recognizes veterans, like area Executive Director Chester Jourdan Jr.

Red Cross recognizes veterans

News Staff
Friday, November 11, 2022
This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the American Red Cross is recognizing veterans who continue their service in local communities across the country, like Southeast and Deep East Executive Director Chester Jourdan Jr. Before deploying with the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, Chester Jourdan Jr.
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Fallen soldiers found, honored on 'Wall of Faces'

Scott McLendon
Thursday, November 10, 2022
After more than two decades of searching for a commemorative photo of each American soldier who died in the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) announced in August the location of the 58,281st, and final, photograph. Honored digitally on “The Wall of Faces” found on VVMF.
A Veterans Day poster 'honoring all who served'

A Veterans Day poster 'honoring all who served'

Veterans Day events

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
LISD Veterans Day drive-thru parade set Lumberton ISD will host its third annual Veterans Day Drive-Thru Parade on Friday, Nov. 11, at Lumberton High School, 103 S. LHS Drive. Veteran lineup starts at 8:30 a.m. on Loop Road at the Ag Barn behind LHS.
Robert Alverson Jr., 21, of Vidor, died Oct. 2, 1970

Robert Alverson Jr., 21, of Vidor, died Oct. 2, 1970

Fallen soldiers found, honored on 'Wall of Faces'

Scott McLendon
Thursday, September 8, 2022
After more than two decades of searching for a commemorative photo of each American soldier who died in the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) announced in August the location of the 58,281st, and final, photograph. Honored digitally on “The Wall of Faces” found on VVMF.

News Shorts: Free legal advice for veterans

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The Jefferson County Bar Association is sponsoring free monthly telephonic legal advice appointments to Southeast Texas veterans every last Wednesday of the month through August. This month’s pro bono day will fall on May 25.
Vietnam veteran statues.

Vietnam veteran statues.

'Thank a Vietnam veteran'

News Staff
Thursday, March 24, 2022
“Join the nation – thank a Vietnam veteran:” It’s the mantra for the March 29 Vietnam War Veterans Day celebrations taking place nationwide, as well as for the celebration being held in Beaumont.
SETX stand down to be held Feb. 4 , image courtesy of Red Cross

SETX stand down to be held Feb. 4 , image courtesy of Red Cross

2022 SETX Stand Down to be held Feb. 4

Tim Cohrs
Friday, January 21, 2022
The Southeast Texas Stand Down for Homeless Veterans will be held in Port Arthur on Friday, February 4, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bob Bowers Civic Center at 304 Cultural Center drive in Port Arthur.
Guzardo stands with a copy of Rudyard Kipling's book, Captains Courageous

Guzardo stands with a copy of Rudyard Kipling's book, Captains Courageous

WW2 POW passes on secret to surviving tough times - a good book

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, November 11, 2021
In a show of appreciation for all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, teachers, students and staff of Port Neches Middle School are participating in a weeklong celebration of veterans culminating in a first-ever Mr. Louis Rayford Guzardo Day.
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