Originally from Benavides, 101-year-old veteran José Noé Mendez was awarded Purple Heart, three bronze battle stars in WWII.

Volunteer musicians play for veterans and others who are hospitalized. They're part of Musicians On Call, a group that spreads the healing power of music.

Randolph Field, Fort Sam Houston and Lackland Independent School Districts are confined entirely within the bounds of their respective military bases, only seven districts like this exist in the country. Unlike other public school districts, they receive no money from property taxes.

As the military prepares for its first execution by firing squad since World War II at Fort Hood, chaplains are other religious leaders are divided on the moral questions it raises.

Celebrate Veterans Day in Military City USA with these parades, ceremonies and special offerings.

An NPR investigation finds that more than 15,000 military veterans were put into much-higher-cost home loans after the Trump administration cut a key program. Many now pay $1,000 more per month.

After enrolling his kids at Pre-K 4 SA, San Antonio resident Alex Lopez has been able to return to school and pursue his goal of becoming an early childhood educator himself.

Three San Antonio organizations are testing whether subtle changes in language could be a marker for mild traumatic brain injuries.

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones wrote to federal agencies seeking immigration protections for qualified military family members following another instance of the targeting of a Texas family.

The U.S. and Israel are preparing plans for a possible attack on Iran in early November, after the U.S. midterm elections, a person briefed on war planning told NPR. Iran said it is prepared.