Vet Star receives grant from Texas Veteran's Commission

received a $300,000 grant from the Texas Veteran's Commission to help with housing for Texas heroes.

Vet Star uses local contractors to help disabled or low income veterans needing improvements on their homes.

"What we can do with this grant is things like roof repairs, weatherization of houses," said Vet Star Director, Dave Lewis. "In the past we've been able to address a lot of plumping issues or heaters that need repair."

Assistance is need-based.

Vet Star projects will help 26 families in the region.