Summer Means High Electric Bills For vets with Burn injuries
As the weather starts warming up, veterans with burn injuries face a unique challenge in keeping cool. The San Antonio Express News uncovers this little-discussed issue and describes a local utility initiative that seeks to bring some relief to vets. Advocates are also attempting to expand the program to other states. Full story.
Texas Court Gives Vets in Trouble Chance to Turn Over New Leaf
Struggling veterans sometimes make mistakes and end up on the wrong side of the law, or even behind bars. A new court program in Collin County, Texas tries to redirect veterans that end up in trouble by offering an alternative structured option and providing help with housing, employment and stability rather than jail time. Bill Conrad from the Star Local News reports.
Jeopardized Navy Shipyard Jobs Safe For the Rest of the Year
Civilian ship-building employees in the Hampton Roads area were concerned that budget cuts would defund Navy repairs, but the contracts are now off the chopping block. Bill Bartel from the Virginian-Pilot has the details.
