Celina Marine veteran gets mortgage-free home

U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Nef Mendoza and his family were selected by Operation Finally Home. That organization partnered with Normandy Homes to build a house.

City of Fort Worth adds new veterans affairs position

The city says it’s working to better meet the needs of veterans. It also believes its new assistance programs will offer hope to those veterans in need.

Celebrating Veterans Day: How these organizations are helping empower our vets

This Veterans Day, LiveNow from FOX spoke with the people helping to empower veterans with resources they need to thrive. Here’s a look at what they do.

Minnesota Korean War veteran still waits for Purple Heart medal after 70 Years

Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War -- he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh. But over 70 years later, the 96-year-old is still waiting for the U.S. Army to recognize his injury and to award him a Purple Heart medal.

WWII veteran hoping for 100 cards for her 100th birthday

A World War II veteran from North Texas is hoping others will help her celebrate her 100th birthday.

Volunteers work to expand community garden that feeds veterans

Hundreds of volunteers are coming together to help upgrade and expand a local community garden in an effort to end the hunger crisis facing veterans.

Veteran receives new roof for her McKinney home

A U.S. Navy veteran received a new roof on her McKinney home as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project.

What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two important holidays that honor those who have served in the United States military. However, there is a difference between the two holidays.

VA responds to concerns from Dallas veterans over process to hire new director

The VA admits the department never posted the job opening for a director to lead the country's second-largest VA healthcare system in the country.

Operation Texas Strong donates renovated RVs to homeless veterans

Bobby Crutsinger and his wife, Peggy, acquire donated RVs, refurbish them, and work with social workers to identify homeless veterans to give the vehicles to once they meet certain criteria.