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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
West Texas VA hosts resource fair & VA2K
BIG COUNTRY, Texas () — The West Texas VA Health Care System will host an event to support homeless Veterans in the Big Country and beyond, raising awareness of available resources. The George H. O'Brien, Jr. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center will host the 2025 VA2K event in Big Spring, Texas, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on May 21. This event aims to enhance community awareness about resources available to veterans and to support those experiencing homelessness. West Texas VA breaks ground on new outpatient clinic in Abilene In conjunction with the VA2K, a Veterans Health Resource Fair will be held, featuring information on Women Veteran programs, assistance with enrollment and eligibility, social work services, initiatives from the Healthy Living Team, Whole Health programs, MyHealthyVet resources, and more. 'This event provides an excellent opportunity for Veterans, their families, and community members to connect with healthcare and support services designed to improve well-being and promote independence,' the West Texas VA shared. 'We also invite the community to contribute donations to support homeless Veterans. Your generosity can make a real difference in their lives.' Visit the for more details and donation options. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
07-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi announces Senate run
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi announced his Senate run on Wednesday morning. Krishnamoorthi released a campaign video highlighting his plans to fight against President Trump's policies. He also focuses on protecting Social Security for seniors, assisting veterans and defending public eduation. He released the following statement: "Senator Dick Durbin is a titan who will go down as one of the most effective and dedicated public servants in Illinois history. I am deeply humbled by the encouragement I have received from friends, family members, and community leaders encouraging me, a fellow son of downstate, to run for the U.S. Senate." Krishnamoorthi served as policy director for Barack Obama's 2004 campaign for the U.S. Senate. Krishnamoorthi was first elected to Congress in 2016. Most recently in 2024, Krishnamoorthi won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Illinois.
