VETERANS

The proposed expansion of a veteran service dog program in San Antonio has been criticized as voters decide whether to give it more than $2 million in city bond money.

The family of a retired Air Force veteran who fell to his death at a Bandera treatment center in 2020 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit accusing the facility of preventing the accident from happening.

A military hero and his young family saw their new home for the very first time Wednesday. It was all a big surprise from a Operation Finally Home, a nonprofit that builds houses for injured and ill veterans and first responders.

From rounding up sheep and cattle, to search and rescue missions, K9 officers have taken on a number of roles throughout their careers.

Did you know? One of the most requested items from deployed service members and veterans in VA hospitals is socks.

The Wounded Warriors Project has seen a lot of predatory schemes targeting the military community.

A local VFW post made some 21st century renovations as an effort to recruit more local veterans to their post and help those veterans after they served our country.

The Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery will hold a memorial service for unaccompanied veterans on Wednesday morning.

It's sometimes hard for veterans to find jobs where they can use the expertise they acquired in the military. Luckily, the department of defense has a program that helps bridge the gap.

The nonprofit Soldiers Angels is gearing up for its sixth annual “Warm Feet for Warriors” sock drive, where they collect and distribute socks to deployed service members and veterans.

Soldiers Angels volunteers and staff are stuffing holiday stockings that will be shipped to service members deployed to combat zones and veteran patients in VA hospitals.

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, a local nonprofit art gallery has a new exhibition of artwork done by veterans.

The Prince of Wales will lay a wreath at the memorial on behalf of the monarch while she watches on.

This Air Force veteran is sharing his love for woodwork and family time with Sunshine Woodworks...

The battle to keep the cannabis strain delta-8 on the shelves continues in the State of Texas. Meanwhile, veterans say their experience with cannabis has been life-saving.

A new veterans wellness center that takes a different approach to health and mental well-being opened Thursday on the city’s Northwest Side.

Biden also announced plans to expand support for veterans exposed to potential contaminants and environmental hazards, such as toxic burn pits, in the line of duty.

The density of veterans in the country is lower than ay any point since before World War II.

Each year, our nation commemorates Veterans Day on Nov. 11, to pay tribute to all American veterans -- living or dead -- but especially to those who served our country honorably during war or peacetime.

Ricardo Perez Ramos, a retired U.S. Army sergeant who lost both legs in an IED explosion in Afghanistan, shared his story as the keynote speaker at a Veterans Day event at the Ecumenical Center of San Antonio.

Several city, county and state government offices will be closed on Thursday in observance of Veterans Day.

On Thursday, Nov. 11, Palo Alto College will host an appreciation event to recognize...

Veteran’s Day is Nov. 11 and in honor of the special occasion, many companies offer discounts to veterans and active-duty military.

Aspen Dental is offering free dental care to military veterans on Saturday in honor of Veterans Day.

Members of the military — both past and current — can get free admission to the San Antonio Zoo this month, and bring up to four family members at 50% off the standard admission price.

6th annual wellness expo hosted by Wellness 4 warriors

A San Antonio Air Foce veteran has combined his love for serving his country and his love for real estate to start a business dedicated to helping other veterans experiencing homelessness.

Comedian Jon Stewart's comeback vehicle, Apple TV Plus's "The Problem With Jon Stewart," is more noble than funny.

SA Foodbank and the Military Family Advisory Network distribute meals to hundreds of military families facing food insecurity

K9s for Warriors is a nonprofit organization that partners service dogs with veterans to help treat service-connected trauma like PTSD.

A retired U.S. soldier has written down 7-year of deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in several notebooks, detailing pieces of history for his daughter, whom he says he watched grow up on the screen of a phone.

James Pobanz spent 17 years in the U.S. Army. He got out in 2013 and changed his career field to social work to continue serving his country by helping veterans like himself.

A Castle Hills Police Officer has found his second calling serving his community after an amazing recovery from an injury in Afghanistan that nearly killed him.

American Gold Star Mothers is a national organization of families who find fellowship in one another and strive to keep alive the memory if their children, killed in military action.

Some local veterans who served in Afghanistan are expressing frustration at what they are seeing take place after the Taliban began overtaking the country.

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts’ production of “Grumpy Old Men” is a salve for pandemic-weary audiences. It’s got a lot of laughs, but it’s got heart, too. That’s according

Seven of the state's nine veterans homes had a fatality rate of 25% or more, far higher than the statewide average of 11% for nursing homes. Bush has vowed to not renew the operators’ contracts.

A military couple who started their business after retiring from the Air Force hopes to inspire other veterans.

After being suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fundraising has resumed for “Tip of the Spear,” a 13-foot memorial topped by a starkly dramatic bronze statue of three wounded soldiers representing combat veterans of the 20th and 21st centuries.

The group, "Rise of the Moors," claims to be based out of Rhode Island and told authorities that they were on their way to a training exercise in Maine.

Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs will begin a policy review to bring back deported noncitizen veterans and immediate family members.

The Minority Veterans of America, along with the help of The Pink Berets, are hosting a supply drop Saturday for all veterans in San Antonio.

A study conducted by Brown University’s Cost of War Project said the number of deaths by suicide has superseded that of deaths in combat.

A campus geared toward healing education, training, entertainment and living is inching closer to breaking ground.

VA Secretary Denis McDonough said in prepared remarks that the move was "the right thing to do."

The Air Force Civilian Service is looking to fill 86 positions across the San Antonio area.

The nonprofit, Inspire Up, put together boxes that went toward our nation's heroes.

If signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, House Bill 1535 would allow hundreds of thousands of Texans to join roughly 2 million residents in qualifying for the state’s medical marijuana program.

Artisan Craft Bar in San Antonio shares how to make three military-themed cocktails ahead of its Cocktails for a Cause event this Saturday.

In honor of Armed Forces Day and Military Appreciation Month, Veterans United has partnered with Dream Flights to thank our nation’s bravest in a very special way.

Thanks to additional funding through the CARES Act, the organization was able to pull veterans from shelters and place them in housing.

The event will include a broadcast of the opening of the British Normandy Memorial in France.

Do you have a family member, friend or loved one that has served our nation?

San Antonio is Military City USA, and now an Air Force veteran is bringing a unique way to help our men and women who served our country.

NBA veterans Patrick Ewing, Juwan Howard and Penny Hardaway return to their alma maters NBA veterans Patrick Ewing, Juwan Howard and Penny Hardaway got their start while playing hoops for top colleges. Now they're back at their alma maters as coaches of their NCAA men's basketball teams. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson spoke to the trio about their journey.

BOERNE, Texas – Veteran-owned small businesses in Boerne can get a helping hand from a new non-profit. The Task Force VOSBO, or Veteran-owned Small Business Organization has a mission to promote local businesses and provide educational opportunities for its members. Mark Sierra, owner and chef of Compadres Hill Country Cocina in Boerne, serves as the Task Force VOSBO’s president. “(Through Task Force VOSBO) we can help promote (small businesses), try to come up with resources for startups… (and) for existing veteran-owned businesses to get their name out a little bit more, just so we can help one another,” Sierra said. “We’re here to, you know, take you out of your comfort zone… We always encourage veterans to lead, right because that’s what (Task Force VOSBO) is all about.”AdApplications to join Task Force VOSBO are now being accepted.

SAN ANTONIO – The South Texas Veterans Health Care System administered Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to enrolled veterans at Texas A&M University-San Antonio on Saturday. The South Texas VA said they aspired to vaccinate 500 veterans living on the South Side of San Antonio who have difficulties reaching other vaccination sites offered throughout the area. San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reports more than 16,000 COVID-19 cases have been reported in District 3, and 256 people have died of COVID-19 in that area. “We have a high percentage of people that do not have health insurance in the southern sector of San Antonio,” Viagran said. RELATED: How to register for the COVID-19 vaccine in San Antonio when appointments are available

Veterans drive 22 hours to help after Texas storm A group of veterans filled a rental truck with essentials and drove 22 hours straight to Texas to help people in need after a deadly storm. Chip Reid shares their story.

BOERNE, Texas – John and Amy Henderson started the nonprofit Legacy Farmstead a year ago on their ranch in Boerne. “We are a nonprofit that provides equine therapy to veterans and first responders that may be struggling with PTSD or just the stresses of life,” John said. John and Amy Henderson started the nonprofit Legacy Farmstead a year ago on their ranch in Boerne. (Legacy Farmstead)“We rescued them out of kill pens where they were days, sometimes hours from going to slaughter,” John said. “So, they’re definitely special animals, for sure.”The work to keep their animals alive doesn’t end there.

Veterans react to Trump's executive order on military base linked to illnesses Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN AM with an update to an investigation into veterans' exposure to toxic military base Karshi-Khanabad, known as K2, in Uzbekistan. President Donald Trump signed an executive order late in his term recognizes veterans who served at the base and investigates any health consequences related to toxic exposure there, a move that many K2 veterans met with gratitude.

Veterans react to Trump's executive order on military base linked to illnesses Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN AM with an update to an investigation into veterans' exposure to toxic military base Karshi-Khanabad, known as K2, in Uzbekistan. President Donald Trump signed an executive order late in his term recognizes veterans who served at the base and investigates any health consequences related to toxic exposure there, a move that many K2 veterans met with gratitude.

White House weighs executive order for veterans who served at toxic Uzbek base Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller has drafted an executive order after a CBS News investigation revealed new evidence of toxic exposure at a remote military base in Uzbekistan that was used after September 11. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, who spoke to Miller, has the details.

San Antonio – A local nonprofit organization is going above and beyond to help soldiers and veterans share their stories through music. “It is a nonprofit founded in San Marcos several years ago,” said Michael Aurora, Air Force veteran, and one of the instructors and founders of the San Antonio Chapter. Having Soldier Songs and Voices in San Antonio has helped men and women from all over the country. The music that comes out of it, not just from San Antonio, but from all over is just amazing." They hope their organization can attract more military people and their families to continue converting their stories into songs, strengthening the brother and sisterhood.

How deported veterans fight their immigration cases to return to United StatesPublished: November 11, 2020, 6:25 pmVeterans for Peace is a global nonprofit organization that seeks justice for military veterans and pushes for peace, not war.

Conquering the impossible Wounded veterans are using their hearts and minds to summit some of the world's tallest mountains and overcome the disabilities was has dealt them. Lara Logan reports.

In an interview with "Face the Nation" host John Dickerson, Donald Trump disputed claims that some veterans groups were unhappy with his event. They claimed he was using veterans in a political stunt against Fox News.

Veterans joined the annual “Veterans on Wall Street” event Tuesday. The government says the number of disability claims has dropped to about 70,000 from over 600,000 in 2013. The Senate voted to approve funding for veterans, but still needs to reach an agreement with the House. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald fears there will be budget cuts. Margaret Brennan reports.

On this Memorial Day weekend, a few veterans of "the greatest generation" are getting a high-flying thanks for their service. Mark Albert reports.

40 years ago this Thursday, America's war in Vietnam ended. For many who fought, the war's end brought no closure. Barry Petersen joined a group of veterans as they returned to Vietnam.

Veterans commemorate anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack After the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. declared war on Japan 73 years ago today. Jeff Glor reports.

Wild mustangs help military veterans re-enter society Military veterans often have a hard time rebuilding their lives after war. But something special happens when you get a soldier together with a wild mustang Omar Villafranca reports from Granger, Texas.

Veterans gather in Normandy for D-Day anniversary Tributes to the veterans on the 70th anniversary of D-Day took many forms, including a full reenactment. This commemoration was a last chance to say thank you in person to many of the veterans. Mark Phillips reports.

Veteran hospital scandal: Obama defends VA secretary, promises fixes Veterans groups and some democrats on Capitol Hill are dissatisfied with President Obama's continued support for Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.