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The 5^th annual Austin Veteran Arts Festival (AVAFest) is preparing launch on Oct. 14 and runs through Nov. 13. It features concerts, comedy, veteran art exhibits, dance and performing arts, book fair and festival, discussion groups and more. AVAfest also includes tournament including pickle ball and golf. The activites are hosted in various locations around central Texas with some having online and virtual participation. AVAFest is produced by the Veterans Suicide Prevention Channel (VSPChannel). Discover it all at AVAFEST ...

On September 7, 2023, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) presented 31 grants totaling $6,990,000 in grants to 26 organizations for providing services to approximately 5,370 Gulf Coast area veterans and their families. The presentation was made by TVC Commissioner and Army veteran Kevin Barber at Houston – Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston, 3303 Main St, Houston, Texas.

The FVA Gulf Coast Region is a multicounty area ranging from Walker County in the north to Matagorda County ...

Texas has the largest veteran population of any state, at over 1,543,160. Additionally, Texas leads the nation in veterans filing disability claims associated with the PACT Act at over 82,720 filed as of July 21 since it was enacted in August 2022. In that time, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) has experienced a 25% increase in VA disability Claims assistance. The PACT Act greatly expanded Claims eligibility for toxic exposure, burn pits and more.

“More veterans choose to live in Texas; ...

Women veterans are invited to join in a recognition and service event which will honor their service and offers the opportunity to help other veterans, active military and first responders. The event, A Day of Recognition and Service, is hosted by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Women Veterans Program and Operation Gratitude on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in San Antonio.

The event begins with a recognition ceremony. Refreshments and brunch will be available to enjoy courtesy of Starbucks. Participants will receive ...

At the quarterly Texas Veterans Commission meeting on May 9, 2023, Commissioners awarded Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling $36,347,000 to be distributed among 135 organizations across the state. FVA grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and local government agencies which provide direct services to veterans and their families. The grants are anticipated to serve over 81,770 veterans and their families.

Among the 135 grantees statewide are:

• East Texas area, organizations awarded grants included Spindletop Center Clinical Counseling in the Beaumont/Port ...

Veterans and active duty military are invited to show appreciation to their spouses on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May 8, 2023 in Texas.

Military Spouse Appreciation Day honors the contributions, support and sacrifices made by the spouses of active duty military and veterans. America’s military spouses are the backbone of the families who support our ...

The 11th day of each month is Buddy Check Day to remind Texas veterans to check in with other veterans. By getting in touch with others, veterans may enjoy comradery, check on each other’s well-being and connect another veteran with a service they can use.

Buddy Check can be ...

Discover the employers registered to attend the career fair to be held July 13, 2022, hosted by the American Legion, Texas Veterans Commission and Texas Workforce Commission.
Employers registered for this event as of June 23, 2022 can be found at:

July 13 Career Fair List of Companies (as of 6-23-22) (1)

Job seeking veterans and employers interested in attending may register at July 13 Career Fair.

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Military Spouse Appreciation Days honor the contributions, support and sacrifices made by the spouses of active-duty military and veterans. America’s military spouses are the backbone of the families who support our troops during mission, deployment, reintegration and reset. The commitment and support spouses provide help keep our country strong ...