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Post Everlasting – PDC Ron Cherry

Past Department Commander & NECMAN Ronald G. Cherry, age 74, passed away February 18, 2022 in San Antonio, TX. Visitation is on Friday, February 25, 2022 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Sunset Funeral Home, 1702 Austin Highway, San Antonio and…

Midwinter Conference – COVID update

The City of Austin and Travis County are currently at stage 5 amidst omicron outbreaks. All attendees to the Midwinter Conference are encouraged to wear a mask at all times when in public spaces of the hotel, in the elevators…

Department Headquarters Holiday Schedule

The Department Headquarters will be closed for the holiday from Friday, December 24, 2021 till January 3, 2022. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Just a reminder there are several membership awards deadlines on December 31,…

Texas American Legion Commander: ‘State Land Officer Must Go’

Investment officer rips Veterans Cemeteries for ‘money-losing’ (AUSTIN, Texas – December 1, 2021) – The commander of the state American Legion, Bret Watson, called for the resignation of the Texas General Land Office’s chief investment officer for comments that are…

Katy, TX Post 164: American Flag Retirement Ceremony 

Who: American Legion Jonathan D. Rozier Post 164, Katy Fire Department, and  General Public What: American Flag Retirement Ceremony  Where: Elks Lodge #2628 (back lot) 1050 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77493 When: Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 5pm…

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Post Everlasting: Rick Holloway

Past Dept Vice Commander / 20th District Commander Rick Holloway passed away November 5, 2021. Funeral details to come. UPDATE: Our Comrade Rick Holloway has gone to Post Everlasting. Rick was Post 375 Commander, Past 20th District Commander, Past 3rd…

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Post Everlasting: Bob Elkins

Past 5th district commander Bob Elkins was called to the post everlasting on September 27, 2021 from COVID related illness. Funeral arrangements are pending. Update: Interment – 11/4/21, 10am at DFW National Cemetery. Celebration of Life – 11/07/21, 1pm at…

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Post Everlasting: Connie Jo Popham

We were notified today that Past Dept Sergeant at Arms Connie Jo Popham passed away due to COVID 19. She had been in the hospital since Friday, Sept 10th. Funeral details are not know at this time. UPDATE (9/16/21): Funeral…

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Post Everlasting: Benjamin Martin

We have been informed of the passing of Past 10th District Commander (1998-2000) Benjamin Martin. Lewis Funeral Home 509 South Baylor St. Brenham, Texas 77833 Visitation is Friday, September 10th. At the Funeral Home from 8:00am to7:00pm. Celebration of Life/Funeral…