veterans

When a veteran passes away, their coffin is draped in an American flag in honor of their service. But, a local hospice facility is needing your help to take it a step further.

There's already a memorial in this Texas town dedicated to the man that the movie, 'American Sniper', was based on.  And now Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would name part of a highway after Chris Kyle.

Bowlers to Veterans Link may be an organization you haven't heard of but they do some great work for our veterans. Learn more about them and their upcoming pancake breakfast inside.

In case you missed this viral story this week, a Texas Lowes gets a big high five for hiring a veteran that other companies overlooked.

In honor of Veterans, the Tyler Public Library and the East Texas Veterans Alliance is holding a flag folding ceremony on Friday, Nov. 4.

On Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., join the City of Tyler, the Mayor’s Veteran and Community Roundtable, East Texas Veterans Alliance and First Baptist Church in honoring our nation's heroes at the Veterans Day celebration at First Baptist Church.

I recently spoke with Dan Johnson, Director of Operation Hemingway, about how his organization is here to provide support to veterans with emotional or mental distress.

Joe Boy's U Pull It in Longview made an interesting discovery in the trunk of a 1997 Lincoln.

Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, a day to honor fallen soldiers during World War I, now we recognize those who have served and those who are currently serving. I see it as a day to show gratitude.

A Tyler third grade class recently wrote letters to World War II veterans for their trip to Washington, D.C.  The trip is coming up this weekend and my grandfather will be traveling with a group of about 40 veterans visiting some of the most sacred memorials in our nations capital.

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.

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.