Erath Co Veteran Service Office

06/04/2026

Veterans,

Texan Therapeutic Riding is currently seeking veterans and their families for a research study focused on the potential benefits of working with horses through adaptive horsemanship.

This project is about more than research. It’s an opportunity to spend time together, reflect on experiences, and be part of something that may help support and inform future work with veterans and military families. Participants will take part in adaptive horsemanship lessons, surveys, a family interview, and a veteran oral history interview as part of the study.

If this sounds like something you or your family might be interested in, please take a look at the flyer or reach out with questions. And even if it’s not the right fit for you, please consider sharing it with other veterans who may benefit from the opportunity.

Thank you, as always, for your service and sacrifice.

Contact Information

[email protected]

254‑236‑2618

Program Dates: June 12, 2026 – July 30, 2026

Cohort Times: Cohort 1: 4:00–5:00 PM Cohort 2: 5:30–6:30 PM Cohort 3: 7:00–8:00 PM (Please arrive 10 minutes early)

Session Schedule:

Session 1 – June 12

Session 2 – June 19

Session 3 – June 26

Session 4 – July 2 (Thursday)

Session 5 – July 10

Session 6 – July 17

Session 7 – July 24

Session 8 – July 30 (Thursday)

01/29/2026

01/20/2026

Honor a hero this Memorial Day!

Our Memorial Day Banner Project is now open! Personalized banners recognizing local service members will be proudly displayed downtown.

Spots are limited—submit your honoree today: email [email protected]

12/31/2025

☝️Remember - there's a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for disability compensation and survivor benefit rates. You'll see the change in payments starting January 1, 2026. Review 2026 Veterans disability compensation rates by visiting https://www.va.gov/disability/compensation-rates/veteran-rates/

12/23/2025

Looking for a Veteran who is in need of a car. We have a company that has graciously offered to donate a used car to a Veteran in need. If you know of someone, please give me a call at 254-485-9922.

12/15/2025

Turnbow Higgs American Legion Post 240 laid wreaths at West End Cemetery on Saturday December 13th for Wreaths Across America.

We had 84 wreaths donated for this year.
Donations for next year are open if you are still in need of a charitable donation by the end of the year, this is a perfect one. There are 310 Veteran gravesites at West End Cemetery.
I will post the link to donate in the comments 

12/09/2025

🚗Texas Veterans: Did you know many toll roads offer free or discounted travel if you are a Disabled Veteran?

👉Here’s where you can register or learn more:

✅ TxDOT Toll Roads (statewide) – Some roads are free automatically for DV plates. Info: https://www.txtag.org/txtagstorefront/en/programs/veteranDiscount

✅ Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (Austin area) – Waivers available. Details here:https://www.mobilityauthority.com/pay-your-toll/options/exempt-vehicles/

✅ Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority – Free tolls on segments in Fort Bend County. Register here: https://www.fbctra.com/veterans/

✅ Harris County Toll Road Authority (Houston area) – DV plates may qualify for waived tolls. Learn more: www.hctra.org/FAQ/VeteranDiscountTolling)

✅ North East Texas RMA (Tyler area) – Toll 49 is free for qualifying veterans. Details: https://www.netrma.org/net-rma-policies/veterans-toll-49/

Sadly, NTTA (DFW area) does not currently waive tolls for veterans due to bond obligations.

🔗More resources: tvc.texas.gov/resources

12/04/2025

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