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KNUE Salutes Our Veterans With Country Songs to Honor Our Soldiers [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:56:10 +0000

Sunday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, a day we all honor our Veterans for all they have done and sacrificed for our country and for our families. Veterans are the brave men and women who chose to dedicate their lives for our freedom, and KNUE thanks you for your service. I thought the best way [...]

Veterans Day 2012 — Remembering East Texans Who Have Died in Iraq + Afghanistan

Nora Schreiber — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:12:42 +0000

As Veterans Day approaches, we will all have those that are serving or have served our country on our minds. This Sunday, Nov. 11, will be a day of not just remembrance. This day will be our chance to give our thanks to those who have protected us. There is so much sacrificed for all of [...]

Tim McGraw Surprises Soldiers to Say Thanks During Nashville Luncheon

Jessica Nicholson — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:00:04 +0000

Tim McGraw surprised 30 soldiers and their families during a Veteran’s Day appreciation luncheon at Outback Steakhouse in Brentwood, Tenn. on Thursday. The singer gave out handshakes, words of encouragement and thank yous to the men and women for their service. “I just feel lucky to do what I do for a living and things [...]

Longview ISD To Honor Veterans Saturday Night

Lucky Larry — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:02:28 +0000

For the past 30 years Longview ISD has honored veterans and active military members with a special ceremony and the tradition will continue Saturday evening with a special event at Lobo Stadium. The event will feature marching band along with a fireworks show. Longview ISD Superintendent Dr. Wilcox says, “We love our veterans and this [...]

Veterans Day Honored at Tyler's Texas State Veterans Home Friday, Nov. 9

Amy Austin — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:30:13 +0000

This Friday, November, 9 is the first Veteran’s Day celebration at Tyler’s Texas State Veterans Home. The event is expected to draw hundreds to celebrate service to our nation. The Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home in Tyler was named for two great local heroes, Travis Earl Watkins and James Marion Logan, both recipients of the [...]

Veterans Day Deals in Tyler

Leslie Reynolds — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:00:16 +0000

Veterans Day falls on Sunday, November 11 this year. While we should be honoring military and veterans all year round, this is a special day set aside to remember those who have fought for our freedom. What they do is not an easy job, and in reality there is truly know 'thank-you' big enough. But on Veterans Day some businesses offer special discounts and have their own way of saying thank you. Here is a list of businesses we have (so far) that are offering special deals for veterans this year.

Remembering Veterans Day 2011 [VIDEO]

Stephanie Caine — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:30:57 +0000

To serve one’s country is one of the highest of callings. No matter if a service member is in harm’s way or not, the decision to step forward and take an oath to protect us is an act of bravery. Honor them for it, and pray that people are always willing to heed that call. Keep the faith brothers and sisters in arms. Check out some pictures and videos in honor of Veterans Day 2011 after the jump.

KNUE Takes Part In Veterans Job Fair

Amy Austin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:59:30 +0000

Veterans Day is Friday, November 11, and in honor of those who have fought for our freedoms, Workforce Solutions of East Texas in Tyler, is holding a job fair for Veterans on November, 9.KNUE will be there for the ceremonial kick-off, honoring the Veterans. The ceremonies start at 8am and the job fair begins at [...]

Which Colleges Are Veteran Friendly?

Kathy Landin — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:01:44 +0000

A recent survey conducted by Military Times Edge ranks which colleges are best for military veterans.

Most of the schools making the list were public, including 51 of the 59 highest ranking four-year schools. The top five four-year schools included Concord University, taking the number one spot, Eastern Kentucky University at number two, Rutgers in third, California University of Pennsylvania at number four and University of South Florida coming in fifth.