State & federal officials join to help with veterans benefits questions
A free come and go" benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday July 21 at the Norris Conference Center 2525 West Anderson Lane Austin 78757. 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
- Small Business Administration
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and
- local Realtors and lenders specializing in veterans loans
Veterans wishing to discuss pending claims with VA officials should bring pertinent case information including claim numbers if available. Veterans are encouraged to drop in to learn more about their benefits any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and are not required to stay for the duration of the event.
For more information on the benefits fair please call Jim Mickler at 512-417-3757.
For more information on benefits available only to Texas veterans such as veterans cemeteries nursing homes and 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. to 1 p.m. Saturday July 21
WHERE: Norris Conference Center 2525 W. Anderson Lane Austin 78757
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 at .
