AUSTIN, TX (NEWS RELEASE) – Governor Greg Abbott today announced $1,106,000 in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 5 organizations in the Panhandle region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour. Administered by TVC, the funding will provide services to an estimated 836 local veterans.
“In Texas, we care about the well-being of our veterans,” said Governor Abbott. “These grants will provide crucial assistance so the brave men and women who served in our nation’s military will prosper in the Panhandle. Texas will always remember and honor the sacrifices that our veterans and their families have made for our country.”
“We’re incredibly thankful for the organizations across Texas that show up every day to support Texas veterans and their families,” said TVC Deputy Executive Director and Army veteran Shawn Deabay. “This grant strengthens that work. It’s great seeing the community give back to those who served.”…