Stories

The Lubbock VA Clinic hosted its 4th Annual Welcome Home Veterans event on April 25, 2026, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, welcoming over 700 Veterans and their families for a day of appreciation, connection and community.

When serious health issues began to surface, Marine Corps Veteran Edward Chavez knew he was facing a turning point in his life.

U.S. Navy Veteran Chris Israel chronicles how he became homeless after service. With assistance from the Amarillo VA Health Care System's Housing First Program, Israel found supportive housing, a job and stability.

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock VA Clinic’s Whole Health Department hosted their first mobile food pantry on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, providing fresh food and resources to area Veterans in partnership with the South Plains Food Bank.

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.