/tags/veterans-affairs Veterans Affairs en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:07:59 GMT /health/2022-09-05/the-va-says-it-will-provide-abortions-in-some-cases-even-in-states-where-its-banned The new policy came in response to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, which saw a number of states move to limit or ban abortion. Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:07:59 GMT /health/2022-09-05/the-va-says-it-will-provide-abortions-in-some-cases-even-in-states-where-its-banned Joe Hernandez /politics/2022-05-19/meet-the-two-republicans-running-for-texas-land-commissioner The frontrunner is Dawn Buckingham, a state senator from Lakeway who got 42% of the votes in March. Her runoff opponent, Tim Westley, only received 15%. Whoever wins the May 24 runoff will appear on the ballot in November. Thu, 19 May 2022 14:51:38 GMT /politics/2022-05-19/meet-the-two-republicans-running-for-texas-land-commissioner Sergio Martínez-Beltrán /politics/2022-05-16/meet-the-two-democrats-running-for-texas-land-commissioner Jay Kleberg and Sandragrace Martinez’s platforms are polar opposites � one focuses on climate change mitigation and the other addresses mental health challenges in the state. Whoever wins the May 24 runoff will appear on the ballot in November. Mon, 16 May 2022 21:29:01 GMT /politics/2022-05-16/meet-the-two-democrats-running-for-texas-land-commissioner Sergio Martínez-Beltrán /covid-19/2021-01-13/covid-19-vaccine-now-available-to-more-veterans-in-central-texas The VA will now begin vaccinating enrolled veterans 75 years or older. Some will receive their first doses Saturday at a Central Texas COVID-19 vaccine clinic. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:24:38 GMT /covid-19/2021-01-13/covid-19-vaccine-now-available-to-more-veterans-in-central-texas Dani Matias /texas/2020-07-16/va-secretary-early-intervention-kept-veteran-covid-19-cases-down From Texas Standard:The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs credits early preventive measures at its 170 medical facilities for keeping more beds� Thu, 16 Jul 2020 20:21:50 GMT /texas/2020-07-16/va-secretary-early-intervention-kept-veteran-covid-19-cases-down Laura Rice, Joy Diaz /texas/2019-06-17/va-secretary-robert-wilkie-says-suicide-prevention-is-his-agencys-top-clinical-priority From Texas Standard:In this installment of our "Spotlight on Health" series, we're looking at access to health care � something that can be a problem for� Mon, 17 Jun 2019 16:30:44 GMT /texas/2019-06-17/va-secretary-robert-wilkie-says-suicide-prevention-is-his-agencys-top-clinical-priority Laura Rice /2018-04-26/ronny-jackson-withdraws-as-va-nominee Jackson decried "baseless and anonymous attacks on my character and integrity," following detailed accusations including improper prescribing of drugs and wrecking a government vehicle while drunk. Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:03:52 GMT /2018-04-26/ronny-jackson-withdraws-as-va-nominee Jessica Taylor, Brian Naylor /politics/2014-07-28/lawmakers-announce-17-billion-deal-intended-to-fix-va-system The package would overhaul the Department of Veterans Affairs and provide extra funding to hire more doctors and nurses. Lawmakers unveiled the plan on Monday. Mon, 28 Jul 2014 11:42:00 GMT /politics/2014-07-28/lawmakers-announce-17-billion-deal-intended-to-fix-va-system Eyder Peralta