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.
Dallas non-profit holding monthly food distributions for veterans, active duty service members in need
In honor of Veterans Day, a Dallas non-profit addressed one major concern for both former and current military personnel.
WWII veteran asked for 100 cards for her 100th birthday. Here’s how many she got.
Mrs. Ethelyn Bell celebrated her 100th birthday this week. Thanks to many of you, she had a very special day.
Veteran wounded in Iraq moves into Cedar Hill home built for his needs
A veteran has moved into a custom home that was built for his specific needs in Cedar Hill.
How a government shutdown will affect veterans
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
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.
North Texas veteran who was wounded in Iraq gifted home built for his needs
A veteran in Cedar Hill received a gift of a custom home that was built for his specific needs.
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.
Recruit Military Job Fair held at AT&T Stadium to help veterans get hired
Dozens of North Texas companies gathered Thursday seeking veteran workers.
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.
Some veterans question hiring process to name new director of VA North Texas Health Care System
Some North Texas veterans are concerned that the VA did not follow proper procedure when selecting the next director of the second-largest VA medical 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.
Wreaths Across America: 50,000 wreaths to be placed on graves at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
It is a massive endeavor of placing a wreath on each of the 50,508 graves at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. This will be the third year that there are enough wreaths to be placed at every veteran's grave, but it did not start out that way.
Program intended to help veterans with home ownership used to purchase short-term rental in Keller
As cities across North Texas grapple with how to regulate short-term rentals, one group of neighbors was shocked to find out that a VA loan was used to purchase a short-term rental in their neighborhood.
Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade canceled because of the weather
The Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade that was set to honor the men and women who have protected our freedom was canceled Friday because of the rain.
Dallas lawyer recognized for pro bono work for veterans struggling with disability benefits
Veteran Shermika Thomas retired as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. She was exposed to firefights, convoys caught by IEDs, dead bodies and Afghanistan burn pits. Still, she was denied VA disability benefits. She struggled to get the help she deserved -- until one lawyer stepped in.
