U.S. Marine

Veterans Treatment Courts Offes Renewed Hope, Fresh Start

January 1, 2019 by Sarah L

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

Memorial Day Feature • Am I Really Here? Collective Experiences Define Kleberg County Judge

April 26, 2013 by Christi Stark

Note: Juan Escobar has written an article and a ballad, both of which are included below this story. Marine Sgt. Juan Escobar was in a quandary. One of his duties at U.S. Marine Barracks 8th & I in Washington, D.C., was serving as a pall bearer. In fact, as a member of the Presidential Honor Guard, Escobar would carry the caskets of Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Harry … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Feature • Am I Really Here? Collective Experiences Define Kleberg County Judge