The Voice of Texas Veterans

The whole nation is aware of the tragedy that can occur when someone drinks and drives. Responsibility.org talked with Texas Veterans Commission about efforts to stop drunk driving and underage drinking with programs aimed at the entire community including veterans and their families.  

So what does the Women Veterans Program have planned for this Month? They are always doing something! Listen in for your invite to 3 virtual activities coming to you from across the state. No matter where you are, you can attend!  Check the Calendar and Register Now!

On Feb 9 The American Legion will host its first Virtual Career Fair of 2021. Join Texas Veterans Commission for some important lessons on getting ready. From learning how to navigate the platform, and how to update and tailor resumes, to getting in some virtual interview practice. Listen in so you will be ready!!! Register for the Job Fair and the Prep Workshops here by perusing the calendar and...

On this episode of "The Voice of Texas Veterans", we learn how the VA is helping veterans connect with financial institutions that offer reliable and inexpensive ways to manage VA monetary benefits. VBBP participating banks and credit unions have  experience  with the unique financial issues facing military and Veteran communities. 

How  to take care of one's family while doing time, can be a major worry. Our Justice Involved Claims Coordinators work with veterans behind bars, explaining the rules and regulations that can lead to compensation for the family.

It's a great way to learn the stories of women who served in the US military, paying a visit to the Military Women's Memorial,  The physical location is Arlington, Virginia, virtual location is https://womensmemorial.org/.  Listen in as Retired Brigadier General Robin Akin invites all Texas women service members and veterans to share their military history.  The rest of us can go on...

The Texas Veterans Commission Entrepreneur Program continues helping veterans and spouses start a business or grow a current one. This year we will host a monthly webinar "Success in 60 Minutes", which features a special guest and a Q & A session. The first webinar is January 20th, 12-1. Megan Sim from the Texas Facilities Commission is the first guest. She will talk about the great bargains v...

This episode features a visit with Texas Veterans Commission Mental Health Provider Coordinator Yocasta Reynosa. She talks about our Mental Health Department services and gives veterans some COVID Isolation Coping Skills.

Despite the Pandemic, Texas Veterans Commission continued to serve veterans and their families all year long. Listen in as we revisit some TVC folks and partners we talked with this year. Find out about all our free services for veterans at https://www.tvc.texas.gov/.

Texas Veterans Commission Claims Benefit Advisors are well trained in the art of filing a VA Disability Claim the right way, the first time. And that's not all they do! Listen in to find out how our Advisors help veterans, family members and survivors. 

On this episode learn about  VA medical services for women veterans and how to get registered. Plus, everyone is invited to take part in the Dec 10, 2020 Women Veterans Virtual Roundtable Discussion. Participants include: Jacquelyn Hayes-Byrd - Executive Director, VA Center for Women Veterans Dr. Deleene Menefee - Women Veterans Program Manager, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and Juli M...

November is National Family Caregivers Month. The Department of Veterans Affairs honors the 5.5 million family members and friends who care for chronically ill, injured, or disabled Veterans. The VA offers training and support to help caregivers take care of their loved ones. Caregiver Support Line—1-855-260-3274.  Information and applications can be found on the VA website:  https://www...

The Fund for Veterans' Assistance 20-21 reimbursement grants have been awarded. Because of COVID 19, there was no Big Check tour this year.  We did spotlight each region with a  Facebook Live presentation. Listen to find out how you can watch, and hear from a few nonprofits that were awarded grants this year.  Check out all this years grantees on the TVC website. https://www.tvc.tex...

Happy Veterans Day 2020! Well, every day is Veterans Day here at Texas Veterans Commission. Helping veterans access their benefits is what we do! In fact, most of our employees are veterans! Listen in as we talk with some of our veteran employees and we let some kids explain what Veterans Day is all about.

There is still time to do some resume writing,  and interview prep before the November 5  Hiring Red White and You Veteran Job Fair. Transitioning service members and spouses are invited too.  The job fair is public but there will be special times for the military affiliated. Hiring Red White and You Veteran Job Fairs are held virtually all across the state of Texas on the same day....

This show focuses on the two upcoming deadlines we have on November 5 . Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grant applications are due then, and the Hiring Red White and You Job Fair will be held on virtual platforms across the state on that date.  We talk about the importance of the Job Fair for military related folks, and we  discuss how to apply for Grants. We also talked with 3 of this yea...

Hiring Red White and You! veteran job fairs are happening on November 5, 2020, at various times across the state of Texas. This year the job fair is virtual. Which certainly makes it easier to attend more than one. The job fairs are open to everyone with certain times reserved for transitioning service members, veterans and spouses.  Here you can register, get the times, learn about the virtu...

Hiring Red White and You! 2020 is happening on November 5th on virtual platforms across the state. Transitioning servicemembers, veterans and spouses will have a few hours set aside during each job fair just for them.  You can find out how to register for the job fair in your area right here: https://www.twc.texas.gov/hiring-red-white-you. Listen in as Chasity Bingley Texas Veterans Commissio...

The Fund for Veterans' Assistance is now accepting applications for next year's monetary grants. Applications are due November 5, 2020.  Applications are filed on the web.   Apply here ! Veteran serving nonprofits and local government agencies may apply.  Categories include general assistance, Housing for Texas Heroes, mental health, Veteran Treatment Courts and Veteran County Servi...

The Veterans Mental Health Department at Texas Veterans Commission continues working with Mental Health professionals across the state, so that veterans everywhere have access to services. This show features the Waco Veterans One Stop where Army veteran Rachel Mims, is a Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts. She talks about the therapies available to veterans at the One Stop.

As the nation grapples with the best way to limit the spread of COVID 19, small businesses owners are doing what they can to  avoid permanent closure. LIsten in as Army veteran, Monica Perras talks about her efforts to save her fitness center. Texas Veterans Commission Veteran Entrepreneur Program is working with veterans every day to help them start a business, grow a business and stay in bu...

Veterans, this may be your chance to start your civilian career in a State or Federal Job. Transitioning service members and military spouses are invited too.  Texas Veterans Commission and Workforce Solutions  are hosting workshops to get you ready for the Vets in Gov Virtual Job Fair. Virtual Classes will be held Sept 21-23.  The Job Fair will be Sept 24th from 10am to 4pm Central...

September is National Suicide Prevention Month .  This month mental health advocates,  survivors, family members, faith based organizations and local, state and national agencies are working together to promote suicide prevention awareness. It is not just a one month thing, these efforts are ongoing. Texas Veterans Commission works with mental health professionals and organizations...

Now is the time to register, before September 15, for this Virtual Career Fair that features career opportunities in the US and worldwide.  Veterans, transitioning soldiers, spouses and dependents are invited to attend.  There will be chat rooms and interview possibilities.  Even though you are at home, dress for an interview.   The Career Fair will be held September 15, 1...

 American Legion Texas Virtual Career Fair will be held on September 15, 2020 from 10 am to 4 pm Central Daylight Time. If you are not in this time zone, make the adjustments so you can join us.  Since the Virtual Platform may be new to some job seekers,  Veterans Leadership Program/ Veterans Employment Services will be conducting a Virtual Career Fair Prep Workshop on September 9 f...