American Legion S. Houston Post 490

08/05/2026

Back to School this Saturday, August 8, 10 AM to 1 PM at 101 S. Richey St in Pasadena. Free backpacks, free haircuts, school supplies and community resources, hosted by the Office of Judge Dolores Lozano. Please share it with your families and friends.

Plus a free Women Veterans MST Claims Clinic on August 22, veteran food distribution the first Monday of every month, and Texian Navy Day seats still open until September 1.

The American Legion and 22 other veterans organizations are pressing Congress to pass the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, which bundles more than 60 stalled bills covering concurrent retirement pay, survivor benefits, caregiver support and su***de prevention. It takes a minute to add your voi...

08/03/2026

This week's Post 490 Blast is out.

Texian Navy Day is the headline. The Cannoneers of the First Sabine River Fleet have reserved 20 seats for Post 490, open to Legionnaires, Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion, Riders and your families. Twenty seats will not go far across a Post our size, so if you want one, say so. RSVP by September 1 to Commander Rene Sanchez, or call or text 832-933-7395.

Also in this issue:

2027 Early Bird renewals are at 449 members, 42% of our 1,060 goal, and Post 490 is running ahead of both the 22nd District and the Department of Texas.

August meetings: Trustees and Executive Committee Wednesday the 5th, SAL and Riders Tuesday the 11th, General Membership Wednesday the 12th.

The 99th American Legion World Series opens August 13 in Shelby, and the Legacy Run marks its 20th anniversary August 23 to 27.

Read the full blast here:
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The American Legion and 22 other veterans organizations are pressing Congress to pass the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, which bundles more than 60 stalled bills covering concurrent retirement pay, survivor benefits, caregiver support and su***de prevention. It takes a minute to add your voi...

07/27/2026

📢 Post 490 Weekly Blast — July 27

Our 2025–2026 Post 490 Yearbook is here! This week we also celebrate longtime member David Witucki earning the Gold Brigade Award for the 10th year running, share photos from the Friendswood Fourth of July Parade, and keep the 2027 Early Bird renewal front and center — plus August meeting dates and the latest national Legion news.

📖 Read the full blast here: http://eepurl.com/i2U5U9QQ6I

The American Legion shared recommendations with lawmakers on how the nation can better honor veterans after they die — from timely memorial benefits to smoother coordination of military funeral honors. Read more at legion.org →

07/20/2026

📢 The Post 490 Blast for July 20 is out! ⚾🇺🇸
Cheer on our 22nd District & 2nd Division teams at the Department of Texas American Legion Baseball State Tournament this week in League City (July 21–25)! Plus — 2027 Early Bird membership renewal is open, a warm welcome to our newest renewals, and the latest from Post 490.
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The American Legion is urging Congress to pass the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (TCAVA), a package of more than 60 veterans bills. The Legion warns a proposed VA rule could divert between $19 billion and $58 billion away from veterans’ benefits. Read more at legion.org →

07/13/2026

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The hub for the 2026 American Legion Baseball regionals and World Series is now live. The national postseason begins August 2 with the announcement of the 56-team regional field. Read more at legion.org →

07/06/2026

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The Department of Veterans Affairs processed more than two million disability benefits claims in fiscal year 2026 as of June 1 — faster than ever before and ahead of last year’s record pace. Read more at legion.org →

07/02/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from South Houston American Legion Post 490 — celebrating America's 250th! Our 2027 Early Bird membership renewal is now OPEN, we're riding in the Friendswood July 4th Parade this Saturday, and this month's blast has the full July calendar plus National Legion News. Read it here:

The Department of Veterans Affairs processed more than two million disability benefits claims in fiscal year 2026 as of June 1 — faster than ever before and ahead of last year’s record pace. Read more at legion.org →

06/29/2026

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The Department of Veterans Affairs processed more than two million disability benefits claims in fiscal year 2026 as of June 1 — faster than ever before and ahead of last year’s record pace. Read more at legion.org →

06/19/2026

JOIN AMERICAN LEGION POST 490 IN THE FRIENDSWOOD JULY 4TH PARADE! 🇺🇸

Members are invited to ride in the float during the parade.

Help us celebrate Independence Day and proudly represent Post 490!

📅 July 4, 2026
📍 Friendswood, TX
⏰ Arrive by 8:15 AM
🚚 Float departs staging area at 8:30 AM
🎆 Parade lineup required by 9:00 AM

Wear your American Legion shirt and patriotic attire!

RSVP to Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms Casey Coyne
337-517-7637 (Text preferred) or send us a Facebook message.

AFTER PARTY – 2:00 PM
Hosted by the American Legion Post 490 Auxiliary
Dixie Pub
97 FM 1959, Houston, TX 77034

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary and support the Post 490 Fire Recovery Fund!

06/16/2026

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