A lifetime ago

75 Years Later, Local Veterans Reflect on World War II

Three former soldiers tell us their stories from the war and share what their time in the service meant.

08/14/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

A presidential portrait

Go See George W. Bush's Paintings at the Julia Ideson Building

The former president's Portraits of Courage traveling exhibit profiles and honors post-9/11 veterans.

02/27/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

News

What Happens When Female Soldiers Come Home?

Support services are ill-equipped when it comes to helping female veterans, who experience service, deployment, and trauma differently from their male counterparts, and have different needs after leaving the military.

12/31/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Gobble Gobble

Food News: More Thanksgiving Dinners and Deals

Plus, more election day specials. Hey, you can eat for free if you vote!

11/05/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Tartan and Tweed

Dressed to Kilt Brings the Highlands to Houston

The upcoming fashion show celebrates Scottish pride, honors Mattress Mack, and benefits veterans' foundations.

04/04/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Editor's Note

A Farewell to a Hero

In memory of Houstonian Seth Stone, a decorated Navy SEAL Commander, poet and friend.

12/04/2017 By Catherine Matusow

Visual Art

At the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Creating Art from War

Three U.S. military veterans-turned-artists turn their own—and others’—stories into art.

01/23/2017 By Greg Fails

Comfort Food

How Eating That JerryBuilt Burger Helped Vets with PTSD

Memorial Day purchases at the local chain helped fund Camp Hope.

06/17/2016 By Ellie Sharp

Tex-Mex Tuesday

Taco Cabana Is Giving Away Free Tacos Today

Help support US veterans and enjoy a free taco while you're at it.

10/06/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Sweet Charity

Pay What You Want Today at the Houston Texans Grille

All proceeds from today's fundraiser benefit the Lone Star Veterans Association, so dig in.

07/16/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Sweet Stuff

A Houston Baker Goes to Battle at Rice University

This weekend's Veterans Business Battle may or may not be a cakewalk for local baker Jody Stevens.

02/26/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

I Choo-Choo-Choose You

Craft Beer and Crafting for Veterans

The 5th annual Valentine's for Veterans event at Saint Arnold Brewery brings together cold beer and warm hearts.

01/08/2015 By Natalie Harms

Veterans

Field to Market

Houston’s veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan are at last coming home—to a city and battles their training never prepared them for.

10/31/2013 By Kerry H. Photography by Jill Hunter