Metal recycler sends Navy Veteran coins made from old naval ships
Our story about 92-year-old Navy war veteran Jessie Lara reached people across the country who wanted to thank him for his service. One of those people is Chris Green. He is a Houston native who now lives in Brownsville where he runs a marine recycling company called EMR U.S.A. Green sent Jessie a set of challenge coins made from the metals removed from old U.S. Naval ships when they were recycled.
Volunteer Team repairing Korean War Veteranโs home needs your help
What started as an investigation into a $4,000+ water bill draining an elderly Navy veteran has turned into a touching story of Houstonians stepping up to help the hero make his aging house a home again. When members of The Restoration Team saw investigator Amy Davisโ Facebook post about 92-year-old Jessie Laraโs dilemma, they emailed to ask if they could help. They have been working for weeks in the sweltering heat for a man they didnโt even know.
There are far more Texans eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine than doses available. Hereโs what you need to know about getting one.
A shipment of vaccine doses in January was expected to bring the stateโs total allotment to 1.7 million since mid-December. AdTexasโ COVID-19 vaccination plan requires providers to administer the vaccine โregardless of the vaccine recipientโs ability to pay COVID-19 vaccine administration fees.โIโm a veteran. There are three manufacturers whose vaccines are currently approved for use in the US: Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. Side effects related to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine include pain at injection site, headache, feeling very tired, muscle aches, nausea and fever, according to the manufacturer. Itโs also currently unknown if getting a COVID-19 vaccine prevents people from spreading the virus, according to the CDC.
Humble ISD students build tiny homes for veterans experiencing homelessness
HUMBLE, Texas โ Humble Independent School District students are hammering out better futures for area veterans. Some students at Kingwood Park High School and Summer Creek High School are building tiny homes for homeless heroes and itโs not just an act of kindness, itโs also being used as a teaching tool. Tuesday morning, U.S. Air Force Veteran Jeffrey Jacobs toured his future home thatโs currently under construction at Kingwood Park High school. โService is the heart of our school and this project just symbolizes all of that,โ said Principal of Kingwood Park High School, Lisa Drabing. The home was designed by Kingwood Park High School student, Parker Ryan.
Funeral held for HCSO Deputy Johnny Tunches Thursday
HOUSTON โ Harris County Sheriffโs Deputy Johnny Tunches was laid to rest Thursday at Humble First Assembly of God. He was a 29-year veteran of HCSO and his most recent assignment was him working as a contract deputy in District 2, the department said. He began his service with HCSO in 1991 and worked at the Inmate Processing Center (IPC). He is the third HCSO deputy to die after contracting COVID-19. Sergeant Raymond Scholwinski died on May 6 and Deputy Juan Menchaca died on June 13.
Police: Man killed in crash on US 59 near Rosenberg after hitting animal, stopping his car on freeway
ROSENBERG, Texas โ A man was hit and killed Wednesday after stopping his car on a freeway when he hit an animal near Rosenberg, police said. The crash was reported about 8 a.m. on the northbound side of U.S. Highway 59 near Reading Road. According to Rosenberg police, the man was headed northbound on the freeway when his car hit an animal. Police said the man stopped his vehicle on the freeway and an 18-wheeler then slammed into the back of his car, killing the man. The driver of the tractor-trailer stayed at the scene, and police said they do not believe charges will be filed.
Houston community invited to celebrate Korean War Veteranโs 89th birthday with parade
HOUSTON โ A Houston veteran is celebrating a special milestone on Saturday and the community is invited. is turning 89 years old on Aug. 8 and everyone is on the invitation list for his socially distanced birthday parade. The 88-year-old served in the U.S. Army for 22 years, is Purple Heart recipient and Korean War veteran. When he was released 33 months later, Houston welcomed him home with a parade on August 10, 1953, two days after his birthday. So itโs fitting Houstonians will parade down the streets for him once more on his 89th birthday on August 8.
Morning Motivation: Birthday parade for 93-year-old veteran, online shopping to support local shops and FREE Starbucks
Celebrating with the whole neighborhoodErica Walsh told KPRC 2 her Houston neighborhood held a parade for Dick Chaltry on Tuesday. Walsh wrote, โWe wanted to help celebrate him in a very special way. Supporting local business after Spring Nutcracker Market canceledThough the Houston Balletโs Spring Spectacular was canceled for this year, thereโs plenty of local Texas vendors you can support online โ without battling crowds. VOTE VOTE!!! What quarantine silver linings are you finding?
100-year-old Houston veteran has 1 wish for his birthday
He said he would like to receive 100 birthday cards. He said he is a proud Army veteran and served in World War II. He turns 100 years old on Jan. 19. According to Broussardโs daughter, the birthday wish has been fulfilled. Send birthday cards to:Joseph BroussardRichard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home14041 Cottingham StreetHouston, TX 77048
Reports: Rockets lose starting forward Trevor Ariza to Phoenix Suns
HOUSTON โ Veteran swingman Trevor Ariza is leaving the Houston Rockets for a one-year, $15 million deal with Phoenix Suns, per various media reports. Ariza -- who just turned 33-years-old on Saturday -- had been a starter for the Rockets each of the past four seasons. Ariza made $7.8 million this past season with Houston, and is now nearly doubling that total by joining Phoenix. With Houston already committing big money to their All-Star backcourt of James Harden and Chris Paul, the Rockets could not match the Suns' offer for Ariza. As the only Rocket with a championship ring (won with the 2009 Los Angeles Lakers), Ariza's veteran presence and locker room leadership will certainly be missed.