DNA brings U.S. WWII pilot home to rest

Six years ago, Jared Chavis went missing under mysterious circumstances in Houston. His family has been tirelessly searching for answers.

John Hampton Coddou, a 20-year veteran on the force and U.S. Army veteran, passed away after stopping to assist in a minor accident and being struck by a vehicle.

Our story about 92-year-old Navy war veteran Jessie Lara reached people across the country who wanted to thank him for his service. One of those people is Chris Green. He is a Houston native who now lives in Brownsville where he runs a marine recycling company called EMR U.S.A. Green sent Jessie a set of challenge coins made from the metals removed from old U.S. Naval ships when they were recycled.

The Houston Rockets teamed up with rapper 50 Cent’s charity G-Unity Foundation and several other organizations to help needy families this Thanksgiving season.

Where the city of Houston failed 92-year-old Navy veteran Jessie Lara, the people of Houston have stepped up to help.

A retired United States veteran is out more than $28,000 after a thief stole his check from a post office mailbox and was able to cash it.

Offensive tackle is a former Jets and Seahawks starter

On Sunday afternoon, members of the Community of Faith Church in Houston came together to sing, pray, and offer their blessings to Mr. Lee Rooker.

What started as an investigation into a $4,000+ water bill draining an elderly Navy veteran has turned into a touching story of Houstonians stepping up to help the hero make his aging house a home again. When members of The Restoration Team saw investigator Amy Davis’ Facebook post about 92-year-old Jessie Lara’s dilemma, they emailed to ask if they could help. They have been working for weeks in the sweltering heat for a man they didn’t even know.

A Conroe business owner saw a need and he made the drive to Houston to fulfill it. Ted Ludwig of Grass Knuckles Lawn Care unloaded his equipment and spent the day mowing and cleaning up 91-year-old Jessie Lara’s north Houston yard.

Houstonians are stepping up in a big way for a 91-year-old Navy veteran we introduced you to last week.

Military veterans know that some companies offer discounts and savings to thank them for their service to our country, but you may not know veterans can save on their cable bills as well.

A Houston family said their loved one was neglected and misdiagnosed at the VA Medical Center.

An Alief school got a much-needed facelift on Monday, thanks to a group of volunteers who also happen to be military veterans.

Thieves targeted an American Legion post in Channelview three times in less than a week.

Today, the country will pause to salute Veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country.

On a normal fall afternoon, Mark Purifoy plays with his 9-year-old autistic son Elijah at Matske Park in Houston.

The veteran Republican strategist made the comment Saturday at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival in Austin.

An American hero killed in World War II will be laid to rest at Houston National Cemetery Friday afternoon.

At 76 years old, big Bill Callahan is a “tough-as-nails”, disabled, Vietnam veteran who served four tours of duty in the 101rst Airborne Division.

A Rhode Island veteran made history while serving our country.

The oldest World War II veteran in the United States has died at the age of 112.

The family of Mauro Gauna will hold a news conference Thursday to discuss the death of their loved one who died on Dec. 1.

A job fair for veterans is being held virtually Thursday.

Spencer Solves It team works to get thousands of dollars in dental work done for veteran

Houstonian Daniel Wilkinson, who served two deployments in Afghanistan, died of treatable gallstone pancreatitis on Sunday after waiting seven hours for an ICU bed.

A shipment of vaccine doses in January was expected to bring the state’s total allotment to 1.7 million since mid-December. AdTexas’ COVID-19 vaccination plan requires providers to administer the vaccine “regardless of the vaccine recipient’s ability to pay COVID-19 vaccine administration fees.”I’m a veteran. There are three manufacturers whose vaccines are currently approved for use in the US: Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. Side effects related to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine include pain at injection site, headache, feeling very tired, muscle aches, nausea and fever, according to the manufacturer. It’s also currently unknown if getting a COVID-19 vaccine prevents people from spreading the virus, according to the CDC.

HUMBLE, Texas – Humble Independent School District students are hammering out better futures for area veterans. Some students at Kingwood Park High School and Summer Creek High School are building tiny homes for homeless heroes and it’s not just an act of kindness, it’s also being used as a teaching tool. Tuesday morning, U.S. Air Force Veteran Jeffrey Jacobs toured his future home that’s currently under construction at Kingwood Park High school. “Service is the heart of our school and this project just symbolizes all of that,” said Principal of Kingwood Park High School, Lisa Drabing. The home was designed by Kingwood Park High School student, Parker Ryan.

HOUSTON – Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Johnny Tunches was laid to rest Thursday at Humble First Assembly of God. He was a 29-year veteran of HCSO and his most recent assignment was him working as a contract deputy in District 2, the department said. He began his service with HCSO in 1991 and worked at the Inmate Processing Center (IPC). He is the third HCSO deputy to die after contracting COVID-19. Sergeant Raymond Scholwinski died on May 6 and Deputy Juan Menchaca died on June 13.

ROSENBERG, Texas – A man was hit and killed Wednesday after stopping his car on a freeway when he hit an animal near Rosenberg, police said. The crash was reported about 8 a.m. on the northbound side of U.S. Highway 59 near Reading Road. According to Rosenberg police, the man was headed northbound on the freeway when his car hit an animal. Police said the man stopped his vehicle on the freeway and an 18-wheeler then slammed into the back of his car, killing the man. The driver of the tractor-trailer stayed at the scene, and police said they do not believe charges will be filed.

HOUSTON – A Houston veteran is celebrating a special milestone on Saturday and the community is invited. is turning 89 years old on Aug. 8 and everyone is on the invitation list for his socially distanced birthday parade. The 88-year-old served in the U.S. Army for 22 years, is Purple Heart recipient and Korean War veteran. When he was released 33 months later, Houston welcomed him home with a parade on August 10, 1953, two days after his birthday. So it’s fitting Houstonians will parade down the streets for him once more on his 89th birthday on August 8.

Celebrating with the whole neighborhoodErica Walsh told KPRC 2 her Houston neighborhood held a parade for Dick Chaltry on Tuesday. Walsh wrote, “We wanted to help celebrate him in a very special way. Supporting local business after Spring Nutcracker Market canceledThough the Houston Ballet’s Spring Spectacular was canceled for this year, there’s plenty of local Texas vendors you can support online – without battling crowds. VOTE VOTE!!! What quarantine silver linings are you finding?

He said he would like to receive 100 birthday cards. He said he is a proud Army veteran and served in World War II. He turns 100 years old on Jan. 19. According to Broussard’s daughter, the birthday wish has been fulfilled. Send birthday cards to:Joseph BroussardRichard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home14041 Cottingham StreetHouston, TX 77048

HOUSTON – Veteran swingman Trevor Ariza is leaving the Houston Rockets for a one-year, $15 million deal with Phoenix Suns, per various media reports. Ariza -- who just turned 33-years-old on Saturday -- had been a starter for the Rockets each of the past four seasons. Ariza made $7.8 million this past season with Houston, and is now nearly doubling that total by joining Phoenix. With Houston already committing big money to their All-Star backcourt of James Harden and Chris Paul, the Rockets could not match the Suns' offer for Ariza. As the only Rocket with a championship ring (won with the 2009 Los Angeles Lakers), Ariza's veteran presence and locker room leadership will certainly be missed.