Department Headquarters OPEN
The Department Headquarters is now open and clean up and repairs continue. Bill West State Adjutant The American Legion, Dept of Texas
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The Texas American Legion 2021 Midwinter Conference Sweepstakes Winners
The Midwinter Conference Sweepstakes drawing was held on February 14, 2021 at the Austin Southpark Hotel in Austin, Texas. Congratulations’ to the following winners: Prize Amount Name City Post 1 Grand Prize $10,000.00 Gregory Ruestow N. Richland Hills 655 2…
Department Headquarters Update
Unfortunately due to broken water pipe and severe flooding, the Department headquarters will be closed until repairs and clean up is completed. We will keep everyone posted. Thanks. Bill West State Adjutant American Legion Department of Texas
UPDATE: Department Oratorical Contest
Due to the current weather conditions in Texas and for the safety of all attending, and after conferring with the Department and Local Oratorical Chairmen, Department Commander Perkins has moved the Department Oratorical Contest to the Alternate date of February…
The American Legion Congratulates VA Secretary
Largest VSO Offers Support in Serving Veterans (INDIANAPOLIS, February 8, 2021) –The nation’s pre-eminent veterans organization congratulated Denis McDonough for his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as the 11th secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. “The honor…
The American Legion Congratulates VA Secretary
Largest VSO Offers Support in Serving Veterans (INDIANAPOLIS, February 8, 2021) –The nation’s pre-eminent veterans organization congratulated Denis McDonough for his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as the 11th secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. “The honor…
Post Everlasting – Ronnie Pietzsch, Past 17th District Commander
We received word that Past 17th District Commander Ronnie Pietzsch was called to the Post Everlasting on the morning of December 25th, after battling COVID-19. Once funeral arrangements are known we will pass on. — Bill West State Adjutant…
Department Headquarters Holiday Schedule
The Department Headquarters will close on December 24, 2020 to observe the Christmas and New Years Holidays and will reopen on January 4, 2021.
MyLegion.org updated delayed
The launch of the new MyLegion.org site has been delayed until the spring of 2021 due to issues with the software. Until than all Post Commanders and Adjutants are asked to make sure their membership record reflects their correct…
The American Legion activates national Buddy Checks to save veteran lives amid rising suicide rates, urges Congress to pass bill to help
Posts across the country step up veteran-to-veteran outreach to support those at high risk around Veterans Day INDIANAPOLIS (October 29, 2020) — As COVID-19 cases rise and the holidays approach, The American Legion is activating its Buddy Check program to…