Texas National Guardsmen leave for the Middle East

Texas National Guardsmen leave for the Middle East

Approximately 350 National Guardsmen from the Texas National Guard’s 4-133rd Field Artillery left for the middle east Sunday, where they will provide rocket missile support.

Approximately 350 National Guardsmen from the Texas National Guard’s 4-133rd Field Artillery left for the middle east Sunday, where they will provide rocket missile support.

Timeline: The critical events which led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

Timeline: The critical events which led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, it became one of the worst attacks ever carried out on American soil and changed the course of the country, spurring the United States' entry into WWII.

When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, it became one of the worst attacks ever carried out on American soil and changed the course of the country, spurring the United States' entry into WWII.

Dog rescued in Afghanistan may get new home in the States

Dog rescued in Afghanistan may get new home in the States

After nourishing a dog back to health in Afghanistan, soldiers are trying to raise money to bring their new friend home.

After nourishing a dog back to health in Afghanistan, soldiers are trying to raise money to bring their new friend home.

Free job fair in Houston for veterans & military spouses

Free job fair in Houston for veterans & military spouses

Nearly 60 employers will be at a free job fair for veterans, military spouses, transitioning military, National Guard members and Reservists in Houston this week.

Nearly 60 employers will be at a free job fair for veterans, military spouses, transitioning military, National Guard members and Reservists in Houston this week.

"Homes for our Troops" builds new home for Texas veteran

"Homes for our Troops" builds new home for Texas veteran

Sgt. David Guzman and his family will move from Mission, Texas to a new home, built by “Homes for our Troops,” in Wimberly. Once completed the house, will be more accessible, for Guzman, the career veteran who joined the army in 1989.

Sgt. David Guzman and his family will move from Mission, Texas to a new home, built by “Homes for our Troops,” in Wimberly. Once completed the house, will be more accessible, for Guzman, the career veteran who joined the army in 1989.

Local restaurants offer free meal at Camp Mabry to thank veterans

Local restaurants offer free meal at Camp Mabry to thank veterans

Veterans and their families gathered at Camp Mabry on November 18 for a free meal thanks to Jack Allen's Kitchen and Salt Traders Coastal Cooking.

Veterans and their families gathered at Camp Mabry on November 18 for a free meal thanks to Jack Allen's Kitchen and Salt Traders Coastal Cooking.

Maryland boy, 8, helps homeless veterans with 'hero bags'

Maryland boy, 8, helps homeless veterans with 'hero bags'

An 8-year-old Maryland boy offers homeless veterans a helping hand with "hero bags" he fills with clothes, hygiene products and bedding.

An 8-year-old Maryland boy offers homeless veterans a helping hand with "hero bags" he fills with clothes, hygiene products and bedding.

Navy dad surprises son at school in heartwarming reunion

Navy dad surprises son at school in heartwarming reunion

A Central Florida father who has been deployed for nine months gave his son the surprise of a lifetime at his Winter Garden school Friday.

A Central Florida father who has been deployed for nine months gave his son the surprise of a lifetime at his Winter Garden school Friday.

Sheriff’s deputies form relay across county lines to get disabled veteran to doctor’s appointment 100 miles away

Sheriff’s deputies form relay across county lines to get disabled veteran to doctor’s appointment 100 miles away

Alabama sheriff’s deputies came across a disabled veteran of the Gulf War who was carrying an oxygen tank while walking to a doctor’s office about 100 miles away and sprung into action, forming a relay across county lines to get the man to his appointment.

Alabama sheriff’s deputies came across a disabled veteran of the Gulf War who was carrying an oxygen tank while walking to a doctor’s office about 100 miles away and sprung into action, forming a relay across county lines to get the man to his appointment.

Austin Veterans Day Parade honors those who serve

Austin Veterans Day Parade honors those who serve

Austin's Veterans Day Parade is a tradition dating back 66 years, according to the Parade Foundation.

Austin's Veterans Day Parade is a tradition dating back 66 years, according to the Parade Foundation.

Governor Abbott makes political comments during Veterans Day ceremony

Governor Abbott makes political comments during Veterans Day ceremony

Along with songs from a choir, a memorial wreath was presented, as well as a traditional rifle salute. But political shots were also fired by Governor Greg Abbott.

Along with songs from a choir, a memorial wreath was presented, as well as a traditional rifle salute. But political shots were also fired by Governor Greg Abbott.

Austin-based healthcare company launches veterans initiative

Austin-based healthcare company launches veterans initiative

Medici s launching a new initiative called Operation: 11/11 which aims to provide veterans across the country with concierge level healthcare at no cost and without the waiting rooms.

Medici s launching a new initiative called Operation: 11/11 which aims to provide veterans across the country with concierge level healthcare at no cost and without the waiting rooms.

Austin celebrates Veterans Day with parade, ceremonies

Austin celebrates Veterans Day with parade, ceremonies

The event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. at the Congress Avenue Bridge and travels up to the Texas State Capitol Building.

The event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. at the Congress Avenue Bridge and travels up to the Texas State Capitol Building.

Local Texas National Guard prepare for deployment

Local Texas National Guard prepare for deployment

Approximately 350 members of the Texas National Guard have gone through intense training to prepare themselves for the deployment. Families of the soldiers celebrated that hard work at their deployment ceremony at the San Marcos Rattler Football Stadium. 

Approximately 350 members of the Texas National Guard have gone through intense training to prepare themselves for the deployment. Families of the soldiers celebrated that hard work at their deployment ceremony at the San Marcos Rattler Football Stadium.