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Recordings capture soldiers' stories

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:55:40 GMT

A military mission taking place inside the Dougherty Arts Center is working to capture the stories of soldiers.

Boerne, TX airman killed in Kyrgyzstan

John Bumgardner — Sun, 05 May 2013 22:50:43 GMT

A Texas airman is among three dead in a plane crash at the US base in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Soldier dies 3 months after accident

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:19:59 GMT

A 21-year-old soldier from Texas who was struck by a log-hauling truck in a restaurant parking lot near Salcha has died of his injuries almost three months later.

Marine pilot sends love from sky-high

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:32:25 GMT

A Marine pilot serving in Afghanistan had to miss his brother's wedding this week, but he definitely sent some wedding wishes from thousands of feet up in the air and a world away that the newlyweds won't ever forget.

Veteran helping curb military suicides

David Scott — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:28:05 GMT

U.S. military suicides are soaring at an epidemic rate, but one local vet who attempted to take his own life, thinks he has some answers.

Vietnam Monument breaks ground

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:44:47 GMT

Planning has been under way since the state approved the Vietnam War memorial in 2005. Private donors have contributed $1.3 million, according to the monument's organizing committee.