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The Voice of Texas Veterans

Texas Veterans Commission

Helping Veterans Starts Here! This podcast highlights services of the Texas Veterans Commission, which assists veterans in obtaining all the state and federal benefits they have earned. Veterans, family members and survivors pay no cost for our services. We file disability claims and appeals, help resolve VA medical care issues, assist with education benefits, and the job search, and help vets start their own business. We work to ensure veterans have access to competent mental health services. We

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00:10:36

Grants in Action: Support for Texas Veterans

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/09/26

On October 2, Texas Veterans Commission begins accepting applications for the 26-27 grant year. Veteran serving nonprofits and local governments are urged to apply for a Fund for Veterans' Assistance grant. Our website offers help along the way. You can also get info about the grants we have now. This year we awarded 213 grants totaling $46,315,000. Those grants will provide direct services to an estimated 40,000 veterans, their dependents, and survivingspouses. Listen to learn about some of our

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00:10:02

A New Wave of Support: Skeleton Crew Adventures

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/09/19

The Fund for Veterans' Assistance will begin accepting applications for the 2026-2027 grant year on October 2, 2025. Right now, we are crisscrossing Texas congratulating this year’s grantees. Grantees provide a number of free services including Mental Health support. Skeleton Crew Adventures takes that support to a whole new level. How does sailing out in the Gulf and beyond sound?

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00:10:09

Henry’s Home: A Sanctuary for Veterans and Horses

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/09/12

Henry’s Home, Horse and Human Sanctuary, a Fund for Veterans’ Assistance Mental Health grantee, offers free peer support services that allow rescued horses like Henry, and veterans to heal together. In this episode, we explore how the sanctuary creates a safe space for growth, connection, and recovery—and hear about new programs designed to support veterans and their entire families.

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00:12:42

Suicide Prevention: Recognizing Risk and Getting Help

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/09/04

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Texas Veterans Commission is raising awareness with workshops and training always available so individuals and groups will have the resources needed for suicide prevention. In this show we discuss the risk factors, warning signs and available help for veterans, family members and the community.

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Hiking for Suicide Prevention

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/08/27

This September, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host its annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hikes. Military, veterans, families, and friends are invited to join in at parks across Texas for trails, activities, and community connection in support of suicide prevention. The Military Veteran Peer Network will be at some of those hikes. Listen to find out how they help veterans every day.

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Still Serving at 93: Texas’ Oldest County Veteran...

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/08/21

Texas Veterans Commission’s Claims Department is the busiest in the agency, County Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) are a vital part of the team. In this episode, we meet Donald Bourgeois of Childress County, he turns 93 this year. For the past 11 years, Mr. B has been helping veterans and their families with disability claims, pensions, and survivor's benefits. Hear why he says this “part-time” role is anything but, and why he’s still serving his fellow veterans.

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00:10:02

Rural Rides for Rural Veterans

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/08/08

In this episode, we are asking for applicants for the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance Advisory Committee, we'll take a look at the Highly Rural Transportation Grant, and remind you of our TVC online resource for veterans age 55 and older.

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00:11:23

Never Too Late: Veterans 55+ Claim What You’ve Earned

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/07/31

Texas Veterans Commission has launched a special webpage for veterans aged 55 and older — filled with important information you can use now. If you were denied a disability claim years ago, don’t give up. In this episode, we talk with Army veteran and award‑winning TVC Claims Benefits Advisor Reggie Lewis about why it’s worth trying again and how TVC can help.

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Veterans 55 Plus: Your Benefits, Your Future

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/07/24

The Texas Veterans Commission’s Veterans 55 Plus Campaign has begun, reminding older veterans that it’s never too late to claim the benefits they’ve earned.Learn about the free, personalized support TVC offers,from help filing VA claims to career advising and VA health care enrollment assistance. Family members you play a crucial role by helping veterans get online and connected.Veterans Over 55 ⋆ Texas Veterans Commission

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TVC is Helping Veterans Land New Careers

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/07/11

In this episode, we explore how Veteran Career Advisors and Employer Liaisons help veterans make the move from military life to the civilian workforce. TVC Career Advisors help veterans find careers that fit, assist with resumes, andprep them for interviews. Employer Liaisons match veterans' skills with the businesses who need them. Texas Veterans Commission Employment Services

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00:11:05

Wheelchairs for Warriors Offers Freedom and Mobility

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/07/02

In this episode we learn how the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance is helping grantee, Wheelchairs forWarriors change lives. From basketball courts to daily routines, these free custom mobility devices are more than wheelchairs, they’re tools for independence.Veterans, JP, John and Tiffany tell us how Wheelchairs for Warriors made a difference in their lives. (This episode contains candid descriptions of combat injuries. )

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Bring Everyone in the Zone: Finding Strength in Each...

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/06/27

The Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) supports nonprofits that directly assist Texas veterans and their families. Some serve across the state, others focus on local communities. Today we spotlight one of our long-time grantees, Bring Everyone in the Zone, (BEITZ). They have been providing peer support to Central Texas service members, veterans, and their families long before their first FVA grant in 2014. Listen to hear how BEITZ is making a difference for veteran families.

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00:10:27

Supporting Veteran Families with TVC Grants

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/06/18

The Texas Veterans Commission does a lot—but it does more with help from our Fund for Veterans' Assistance grantees. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Texas, offer clinical counseling to veteran families in the Fort Hood area, while American GI Forum offers supportive services to veterans across Texas.

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00:10:02

Understanding PTSD: How to Recognize It and Get Help

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/06/13

In recognition of PTSD Awareness Month, Don Hipp, Provider Training Manager with the Veterans Mental Health Department, breaks down what PTSD is, how to recognize it, and what treatment can look like. We also talk with one of our Mental Health grantees Skeleton Crew Adventures about veterans finding peace through therapeutic sailing trips.

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00:13:11

Women Veterans are Stronger Together

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/06/05

In honor of Women Veterans Day, this episode shines a spotlight on the Women Veterans Program Coordinators who work across Texas to connect women veterans with the benefits, services, and support they’ve earned. We'll meet the Program Director and the coordinators who are working every day to make a difference.

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00:10:01

Disability Employment Awareness Month Poster Contest

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/05/29

Disabled veteran artists here's your chance to shine! Each October, Texas celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month, and they're looking for artwork to feature on this year’s official poster. Listen to learn how you can get involved and make your art part of something big!Guidelines and entry form here.

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Memorial Day: Honoring Sacrifice, Supporting Survivors

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/05/22

Memorial Day is personal, whether you spend the dayremembering with quiet reflection or special activities. In this episode we feature a message from the Chairwoman of the Texas Veterans Commission. Also, keep in mind, Texas Veterans Commision serves survivors and their families. Listen to learn about VA benefits for eligible survivors including Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), and Survivor's Pension, plus a detailed look at the Hazlewood Education Benefit for surviving spouses and

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00:10:02

MVPN: Veterans Helping Veterans

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/05/08

In this episode, we shine a light on the statewide Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN), which connects Texas veterans and their families with local mental health services and support. We talked with two dedicated Peer Service Coordinators (PSC): Army veteran Greg Gutierrez from Bring Everyone in the Zone in Killeen, and Marine Corps veteran Oscar Pulido who’s using a rolling billboard to promote the Victoria MVPN. Connect with your MVPN here.

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Career Support for Veteran Family Members

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/05/01

In this episode, we explore how Texas Veterans Commission Family Career Advisors are making a difference in the lives of veteran spouses and dependents. Learn how tailored resume assistance, interview coaching, and employer connections are helping veteran family members find meaningful employment.

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00:10:02

Celebrating Military Childhood with Children's Stories

The Voice of Texas Veterans ·

2025/04/24

This show features Army veteran Sarah Doran, children’s book author and entrepreneur. Sarah draws on her life as a young dependent to write about the unique experiences of military children. She launched her own publishingcompany to make her dream happen. We’llalso discuss how the Texas Veterans Commission is supporting veterans like Sarah on their journey to business ownership.

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