Post commander stripped of position after sounding alarm on Texas VFW leaderโs intoxication manslaughter conviction
A commander of a San Antonio VFW post was stripped of his position last year after repeatedly alerting leaders of the organization that one of its state officers is on probation for intoxication manslaughter.
VFW commander in San Antonio โfrustratedโ with Gov. Abbottโs decision to keep posts closed
SAN ANTONIO โ The commander of a San Antonio VFW post expressed frustration over Gov. Greg Abbottโs decision Thursday to keep bars closed. VFW posts across the state have been closed since late June when Abbott issued an order that shuttered bars and other establishments that receive more than 51% of their gross receipts from alcohol sales, which the VFW does. The postโs commander, William Smith, said the VFW has sent letters, made calls and reached out to local and state leaders, but apparently to no avail as Abbott said Thursday that bars must remain closed. โThat sunken feeling of having the air knocked out of you washed over me when we were told again we cannot open to serve those that depend on us.โSmith said VFW posts are more than just a bar.
Caught on Camera: Custom-built barbecue grill stolen from VFW Post
New Braunfels The VFW Post 7110 in New Braunfels is hoping for the return of their custom-built barbecue grill after someone stole it from their property Wednesday morning. It is really painful when things like this happen, said Mark Sheffield, with the post. This is happening to our veterans, the people who served this country.Sheffield said they captured the theft on camera. He said the grill was donated to them about seven years ago and it is valued at $1,500. They are urging anyone with any information regarding their stolen property to call police at (830) 221-4100.
Top ranked VFW in Texas turns to tech, gaming to bring in new generation of veterans
SAN ANTONIO VFW 8541 was recently ranked the best VFW in Texas and now the post is staying ahead of the game with a new shift towards technology. They hope a new high tech, high performance gaming facility will draw in a new generation of veterans. A room at the VFW will soon be transformed into a high tech, high performance gaming facility and it is set to open on the fourth of July. LFG Cybercafe is a San Antonio video gaming facility, and Elizondo is working with the VFW on their plans. And the high tech facility also includes top tier internet access, something veterans may be lacking.