Texas County Progress

The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

Veterans

Veterans Treatment Courts Offes Renewed Hope, Fresh Start

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Editor’s Note: On Aug. 28, the Liberty County Commissioners Court passed a resolution to establish a Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) program, as reported in our December 2018 issue. Spencer Walker, a combat veteran who has received services from a VTC, played a role in establishing the program. County Progress would like to thank Mr. Walker for sharing his story.

By Spencer Walker
U.S. Marine – Operation Iraqi Freedom

Howdy from Houston! My name is Spencer Walker; I grew up in Jackson, Miss., and Sugar Land, Texas. My parents retired from MEDVAMC (Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center), with 53-plus years of service. My father is my personal hero, a decorated U.S. Air Force and Vietnam veteran and an Air Medal recipient who is buried at Houston National Cemetery. I am truly humbled by my … [Read more...] about Veterans Treatment Courts Offes Renewed Hope, Fresh Start

Central Texas Veterans Memorial

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Camp Bowie Site Offers Sacred Spot for Remembrance By Julie Anderson Editor “To those men from Brown County who rendered valiant service in the World War. Who feared not; who believed in the sacred principles upon which this republic is founded; who preferred death to slavery; who signified a willingness to give their lives and perpetuate democracy, this monument is … [Read more...] about Central Texas Veterans Memorial

When Boys Became Men

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When Boys Became Men Commissioner, Former Tank Commander, Recalls Thick of Battle   “Particularly noteworthy were his actions on 25 August 1968 when his platoon came in contact with a large, well-entrenched enemy force while conducting a search and clear operation. While assaulting the hostile positions, Sergeant Melton's and the adjacent tank were in a turning … [Read more...] about When Boys Became Men

Van Zandt County Memorial 11 Years in the Making Nears Completion

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Never Forgotten – Kneeling Soldier Van Zandt County Memorial 11 Years in the Making Nears Completion  By Julie AndersonEditor Mission: To create and perpetuate a Memorial that honors the Sons and Daughters of Van Zandt County, Texas, who left to fight for freedom and never returned, with a place of beauty and reverence where families and comrades can find peace in the … [Read more...] about Van Zandt County Memorial 11 Years in the Making Nears Completion

Veterans Serving Veterans

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Veterans Serving Veterans Llano County Reaches Out in Multitude of Ways   In Llano County, “Veterans Serving Veterans” is more than just the name of a program – it’s a philosophy. “As you know, veterans are a band of brothers, and we like to help one another,” shared Llano County Commissioner Ron Wilson, a veteran of the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps … [Read more...] about Veterans Serving Veterans

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