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June Warrior For Life Networking Workshop at University of Saint Thomas, Room TBD

June 13, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
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Monthly Social - In The Loop at Buffalo Wild Wings - Washington Ave

May 30, 2013 from 6:30pm to 9pm
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Joel Williams replied to Brian Wilson's discussion Ideas for Veterans in College
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Canongate Patriotic Golf Clinic at Woodlands Resort

May 25, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm
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LSVA Fishing Tournament at Outriggers Seafood Bar and Grill

August 30, 2013 from 6:30am to 4:30pm
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Warrior Family Program Dinner at Dave & Busters

May 29, 2013 from 6pm to 8pm
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Walk In Legal Aid Clinic at Calvary Episcopal Church Parish Hall

July 27, 2013 from 10am to 2pm
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"The Canongate Gate Golf Clinic for 25 May 2013, is full."
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Purificacion Benitez is now a member of LSVA - The TOC
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Let the Houston Texans an... http://bit.ly/10g6OLe

Posted by Lone Star Veterans Association on May 24, 2013 at 4:14pm 0 Comments

Let the Houston Texans and Halliburton know about the great work that LSVA is doing. Head over to this site and nominate LSVA to be awarded $5,000 to continue our mission to help veterans and their families in Texas. http://bit.ly/10g6OLe

Wanting to run? Check out ... http://bit.ly/Zd1AKZ

Posted by Lone Star Veterans Association on May 23, 2013 at 2:36pm 0 Comments

Wanting to run? Check out the running groups from Team RWB in the Houston area. http://bit.ly/Zd1AKZ

Let the Houston Texans an... http://bit.ly/10g6OLe

Posted by Lone Star Veterans Association on May 23, 2013 at 5:14am 0 Comments

Let the Houston Texans and Halliburton know about the great work that LSVA is doing. Head over to this site and nominate LSVA to be awarded $5,000 to continue our mission to help veterans and their families in Texas. http://bit.ly/10g6OLe

LSVA will be hosting its 1st Family Day out at Minute Maid Park this Sunday, May 26 @1:10pm as the Astros take on the Oakland Athletics. So bring the family for a fun day at the ball park. Click on l…

Posted by Lone Star Veterans Association on May 22, 2013 at 8:55pm 0 Comments

LSVA will be hosting its 1st Family Day out at Minute Maid Park this Sunday, May 26 @1:10pm as the Astros take on the Oakland Athletics. So bring the family for a fun day at the ball park. Click on link to reserve your tickets http://astroslsva.eventbrite.com/ Read More

Looking for a job in the banking industry? Vets4Work has multiple banking and accounting jobs open. Upload your resume and email to hal@vets4work.com.

Posted by Lone Star Veterans Association on May 22, 2013 at 3:36pm 0 Comments

Looking for a job in the banking industry?
Vets4Work has multiple banking and accounting jobs open.
Upload your resume and email to hal@vets4work.com. Read More

Let the Houston Texans an... http://bit.ly/10g6OLe

Posted by Lone Star Veterans Association on May 21, 2013 at 6:14pm 0 Comments

Let the Houston Texans and Halliburton know about the great work that LSVA is doing. Head over to this site and nominate LSVA to be awarded $5,000 to continue our mission to help veterans and their families in Texas. http://bit.ly/10g6OLe

Let the Houston Texans and Halliburton know about the great work that LSVA is doing. Head over to this site and nominate LSVA to be awarded $5,000 to continue our mission to help veterans and their f…

Posted by Lone Star Veterans Association on May 20, 2013 at 7:14am 0 Comments

Let the Houston Texans and Halliburton know about the great work that LSVA is doing. Head over to this site and nominate LSVA to be awarded $5,000 to continue our mission to help veterans and their families in Texas. http://bit.ly/10g6OLe Read More

RELIANT STADIUM GALA THIS SUNDAY

Posted by Bryan Escobedo on May 17, 2013 at 5:50pm 0 Comments

10 positions just opened up to attend the Impact a Hero 9th Annual Gala @ Reliant Stadium. Chris Myers of the Houston Texans, and others, will be there to honor more than 50 Wounded Heroes & Family Members.

To RSVP call Lydia Chavez-Garcia @ (757) 262-6839

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Reliant Stadium

8400 Kirby Dr. @ Murworth Dr.

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Wanting to run? Check out ... http://bit.ly/Zd1AKZ

Posted by Lone Star Veterans Association on May 17, 2013 at 2:36pm 0 Comments

Wanting to run? Check out the running groups from Team RWB in the Houston area. http://bit.ly/Zd1AKZ

Red Thorn is looking to hire 15-20 veterans for temporary work (at least 30 days) beginning May 20. The job will consist of moving equimpent from a warehouse to the Hobby Airport area. Pay is via 109…

Posted by Lone Star Veterans Association on May 15, 2013 at 4:44pm 0 Comments

Red Thorn is looking to hire 15-20 veterans for temporary work (at least 30 days) beginning May 20.
The job will consist of moving equimpent from a warehouse to the Hobby Airport area.
Pay is via 1099 and will be $100 a day or $150 if scheduled to disassemble equipment or furniture (must have own tools).
Hours are 7 days a week from either 7-5 or 1-10PM with 1 meal paid daily.
For further information please contact Ron Novio at rnovio@redthorn6.com or 832-649-7221. Read More

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Ideas for Veterans in College

Started by Brian Wilson in Veterans Issues. Last reply by Joel Williams 13 hours ago. 8 Replies

We have heard a lot of issues about veterans going to college. Not being able to graduate, having issues with balancing work and school.I just graduated college last year and it seemed like it would never end, but it was worth it.As a veteran, what obstacles are you facing in college? What would make it easier? Do you have any tips? What can LSVA do to help out veteran college students?Read More

Tags: gi bill, education, college, school

searching for welding job in dallas.

Started by Brian Garza in I'm looking for... on Monday. 0 Replies

I have a friend that is just coming out of the ARMY and moved to Texas last week.  He is searching for some work in the welding industry up in Dallas.  If anybody knows of anybody looking for some welders in the area, send me the info to pass on to him.Read More

What are some good night shift Jobs for Full time students

Started by Herbert Simmons Jr in Veterans Issues. Last reply by Rachel Carrera on Monday. 1 Reply

How's everybody doing. For starters, my name is Herb Simmons and this is my very first discussion on the TOC. I wanted to know what are some good Night shift jobs that Full time college students can pursue. I am currently thinking about this wanted to get some tips from my Lonestar Community! Read More

Cigar smokers...

Started by Carlos Garcia in Misc.. Last reply by Carlos Garcia Apr 3. 48 Replies

Anybody interested in getting a group together for "cigar nights" or just want to meet up with others that enjoy the hobby? Let me know, I have two spots I go to, one is an actual cigar bar and the other is a place on Washington Ave.

Google Student Veterans Summit

Started by Tony Solomon in Veterans Issues. Last reply by Tony Solomon Mar 26. 2 Replies

Google Student Veterans SummitAt Google, our goal is to create a diverse workplace that represents our users. We work in teams to do cool things that matter and know you do too. As a member of the Veteran community, you have demonstrated a commitment to the core values of impact and collaboration. We want to celebrate this commitment by giving you an opportunity to refine, build, and practice these skills at Google.Up to 30 participants will be selected to attend an all-expense-paid summit at…Read More

Veterans Survey

Started by Sam Laureto in Veterans Issues. Last reply by Stefanie Pelkey Mar 25. 1 Reply

Veterans! I'm conducting a survey for my graduate program in conjunction with LSVA. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/sam-B57/lsva/Read More

Master Diver Certification opportunity in Bonaire South Caribbean

Started by John Webb in Veterans Issues. Last reply by Seth Larson Mar 21. 1 Reply

Howdy,Former Marine here cooling his jets in Bonaire after returning from Contract work in Afghanistan.  Have some friends that run a dive shop that do a deal with people on a "work for certification" program.  Have talked with them about starting to include vets into the program.  Specifically they are looking for mature and interested people that want to become master divers.  BLUF:  They provide all the training over a two months to certify a person to the level of Master Diver.  In return…Read More

Client Services Data Specialist, Houston TX

Started by Pamela Johnson in I'm looking for... Mar 18. 0 Replies

Job Description Job Title:                      Client Services Data Specialist Division:                      Workforce Development Department:                 Operation Good Jobs - Job Connection Reports To:                 Program Manager FLSA Status:                Non - Exempt Job Summary:   Provide administrative support to Job Connection Program Management and project staff as needed.  Duties include general administration, receptionist, client services and project based work.  Projects…Read More

Tags: Services, Data, Specialsit, Client, a

Financial Strengthening Specialist position in Houston, TX

Started by Pamela Johnson in I'm looking for... Mar 18. 0 Replies

Job Title:                Family Financial Strengthening SpecialistDivision:                  Workforce Development Department:           Veterans Services  Reports To:            OGJ Program Manager FLSA Status:           Exempt Job Summary: The Family Financial Strengthening Specialist provides financial strengthening services to veterans and their families enrolled in the Operation: Good Jobs program. The FFSS provides direct financial education services to clients, and builds relationships…Read More

Tags: Goodwill, at, Industires, of, Houston

A New Video Sharing Site

Started by Ryan Harrison in Family. Last reply by Michelle A Garcia Mar 13. 1 Reply

Hi everyone, I'm Ryan "Iggy" Harrison and I'm a co-founder for a new Houston-area startup, Videostry. Our goal is to provide long term video storage focused on personal interviews with veterans and their families with the intention of sharing within the family and friends. You can think of us as the "Band of Brothers" website as those are some of the types of interviews we'd like to host. I'd appreciate it if you could fill out our survey at …Read More

Tags: Band of Brothers, video, interview, Videostry

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