Department of Veterans Affairs Archives

Paxton Sends Letter to VA Challenging New Rule Attempting to Provide Taxpayer Funding to Pay for Abortions

Dec 23, 2022

Attorney General Paxton has joined a Mississippi-led letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough challenging a new VA rule that attempts to circumvent state laws that protect the unborn by providing taxpayer dollars for abortions. […]

Female Veterans Suicide Prevention Act Fact Sheet

Nov 10, 2022

Purpose To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to identify mental health care and suicide prevention programs and metrics that are effective in treating women veterans as part of its annual evaluation of mental health services. Background The incidence of female […]

DAV, RecruitMilitary® Host Virtual Veteran Career Fair For Houston In Wake Of The Covid-19 Outbreak

Dec 2, 2020

DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the Houston Veterans Virtual Career Fair December 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. […]

About Community Heroes

The Community Hero page celebrates the individuals and organizations making a lasting difference in Katy and the surrounding areas. Each month, we spotlight local heroes whose dedication, compassion, and hard work inspire others—whether they’re first responders, educators, volunteers, business owners, or everyday residents stepping up to help their neighbors.

Through personal stories, interviews, and photos, we honor their contributions and shine a light on the positive impact they have in our community. By sharing their journeys, we hope to encourage others to get involved, foster connections, and remind everyone that small acts of kindness can spark big change.

If you know someone whose efforts deserve recognition, let us know—they could be our next Community Hero.