Stories

VA Secretary Doug Collins visits the Lubbock VA Clinic on Friday, November 7, 2025, along with Congressman Jodey Arrington to tour the facility and meet with Veterans and staff.

U.S. Navy Veteran Matthew Roach rang the celebration bell at the Lubbock VA Clinic on July 8, 2025, signifying his official triumph over terminal stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer one year after being diagnosed.

The front lawn of the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center became sacred ground on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, as the legacy of 44 fallen heroes were honored during the 26th Annual Patio of Honor Bricklaying Ceremony.

February 13, 2025, marked 56 years since Thomas E. Creek was killed in action.

For most of his life, Marine Corps Veteran Shirrell Zane Bond Jr. was an avid cyclist that enjoyed the open road. But that sense of freedom was nearly lost when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease almost 10 years ago.

The Amarillo VA Health Care System hosted its 17th Annual Welcome Home Veterans event on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

The Amarillo VA Health Care System (AVAHCS) hosted a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Domiciliary on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center Building 35.

The Amarillo VA Health Care System (AVAHCS) recently passed the mark of 20,000 toxic exposure screenings, signifying a milestone in their mission to fulfill the goals of the VA’s PACT Act, a new law that expands VA health care benefits and eligibility for Veterans.

Six staff members from the Lubbock VA Clinic volunteered to participate in the Texas South Plains Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. June 1-3, 2024.

The Amarillo VA Health Care System honored former Prisoner of War (POW), Dan L. McKinney, with a luncheon on April 9, 2024.