releases: https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-announces-488324-grant-award-mcallen-veterans-nursing
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| https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-gonzalez-announces-488324-grant-award-mcallen-veterans-nursing | Congressman Gonzalez Announces $488,324 Grant Award for McAllen Veterans Nursing Homes | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Vicente Gonzalez | G000581 | gonzalez.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced a $488,324 award for the McAllen Veterans Nursing Homes to purchase new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)units. The federal funding for McAllen Veterans Nursing Homes comes as part of a Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) 2019 VA Grant Funding request, where the VLB has been awarded $1,193,215 for HVAC replacements in Amarillo, El Paso and McAllen, Texas. Regardless of age or injury, our veterans who have served our country should be taken care of, said Congressman Gonzalez. I am grateful McAllen Veterans Nursing Homes will receive this funding which is necessary to provide state-of-the-art and energy efficient heating and cooling for residents and employees of the McAllen Veterans Nursing Homes. The welfare of our veterans and those who care for them will always be one of my highest priorities. Texas Veterans Land Board offers long-term care for qualified veterans, their spouses and Gold Star Parents. Texas State Veterans Homes are owned by the state of Texas and are regulated by both the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as well as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Texas State Veterans Homes serve a unique demographic, and provide all employees with specialized training to help them understand the military experience as well as post-traumatic stress. For more information on Texas State Veterans Homes, clickhere. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |