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• Veterans Affairs to Assist Valley Family of Fallen Soldier Play Video

  January 14, 2020 6:20 PM

  HARLINGEN – Private First Class Miguel Angel Villalon, a decorated combat engineer, went above and beyond the call of duty. He was killed by a roadside bomb Saturday in Afghanistan. Commander of the 3 rd Brigade Combat team, 82 nd Airborne Division Col. Art Sellers said Villalon lived their... more »

• American Legion Holds Meetings for Valley Veterans Coping with Loneliness Play Video

  December 26, 2019 6:08 PM

  MERCEDES – For some veterans who have served and now live alone, the holiday season may be a struggle. According to the United States Department of Veteran's Affairs, suicide is a concern for veterans and it only gets worse this time of year. With 104 members, the J.... more »

• Program Providing Valley Veterans Lifesaving Services Play Video

  November 8, 2019 6:40 PM

  EDINBURG – A program helping to keep hundreds of veterans’ lights on is also seeking to provide lifesaving services. The Hidalgo County Community Service Agency has helped more than 300 veterans with their utility bills through the Operation Bravo Zulu program. In 2017, the service stopped, then last... more »

• VA to Host Town Hall for Veterans to Discuss Health Benefits Play Video

  March 20, 2019 4:06 PM

  MCALLEN – Leaders from the Veterans Affairs are hosting a town hall for veterans to discuss health benefits in McAllen. Veterans are invited, along with their family members and others who are associated. It will take place at the VA McAllen Outpatient Clinic on March 28 from 6... more »

• Body of Deported Veteran Returned to US Play Video

  December 13, 2018 7:12 PM

  WESLACO – The family of a deported veteran is welcoming him back home. His family says it's not the kind of homecoming any of them wanted. For years, U.S. Army Veteran Carlos Torres waged a silent legal war. On Saturday, he lost that battle. His family hopes other deported... more »

• Valley Veteran Hopes for Speed Up in VA Appeals Process Play Video

  September 30, 2018 4:40 PM

  The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is boasting a record amount of appeals decisions for veterans this fiscal year. The government agency says it delivered 81,000 decisions for disability benefits, which is more than last year. A Weslaco veteran says she would like to see the appeals process speed up... more »

• Local Veteran with PTSD Says VA Assistance Not Enough Play Video

  June 18, 2018 6:24 PM

  EDINBURG – A Rio Grande Valley veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder says he’s still in need of assistance. The McAllen resident, whom we’ll call John, says he controls his symptoms with medication provided by the VA. When he turns to his nearest VA location in McAllen, it’s understaffed and... more »