Austin Benefits Fair August 25 for Texas Veterans

AUSTIN - A free benefits fair available for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday August 25 at the Crowne Plaza Austin Hotel 6121 North IH 35 Austin. The fair targeting all Central Texas area veterans is one of several throughout the state.

Officials from the Texas Veterans Land Board will be on hand to provide information on state programs including land housing and home improvement loans as well as Texas state veterans cemeteries and nursing homes for veterans.

Joining them will be representatives from the Texas Veterans Commission and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who will be available to discuss federal benefits and pending claims. Veterans wishing to discuss pending claims with VA officials should bring pertinent case information including claim numbers if available.

For more information on the benefits fair please call Jim Bob Mickler with the Texas Veterans Land Board at 512-463-5378.

For more information on benefits available only to Texas veterans such as low-interest land and home loans call 1-800-252-8387 or visit www.texasveterans.com.
 
WHO: Texas veterans
WHAT: Free benefits fair for Texas veterans
WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday August 25
WHERE:   Crowne Plaza Austin Hotel 6121 North IH 35 Austin
WHY:   To help Texas veterans learn about improved state and federal benefits.

Call 1-800-252-VETS (1-800-252-8387) for more information or visit the Veterans Land Board Web Site.