Southeast Texas Veterans’ Memorials

Honoring Veterans in East Texas and the Beaumont Region Golden Triangle Veteran’s Memorials Southeast Texas has a rich history of military service. Our boys (and more than a few of our girls) left their family farms, school, and good jobs in the oil fields and refineries to serve in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and beyond. Many did not return. Many more have gone on peacefully at home, never having had a chance to share their stories. This time of year, families look to... Read More

Southeast Texas Veteran Reunites Family with Loved One’s Purple Heart from World War II

Southeast Texas Veterans News Local Veteran Reunites Family with Loved One’s Purple Heart from WWII We are bringing this story back from Veterans Day. We originally ran it here on SETXSeniors.com a couple of years ago, but it still captures the feeling of veteran appreciation here in The Golden Triangle.  Sometimes you have a feeling that something just doesn’t feel quite right. This was the case when Southeast Texas veteran Jared Scoggan came across a purple heart... Read More

Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group

Beaumont Area Veteran Organizations Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group SETXseniors.com would like to extend a thank-you from the Golden Triangle senior community to the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group. The group  is made up of SETX veterans from all branches of the US Armed Forces. Their mission is to ensure all qualified Golden Triangle veterans receive final military honors. The group also makes members available to the public during Southeast Texas Veteran’s... Read More

SETX Supports our Soldiers

One day I was driving on Highway 69 in Beaumont when a loud “ping” signaled that it was time to fill up on gas. I pulled off on Lucas and into the corner gas station. A fully uniformed soldier was standing with his military duffel. It was on my heart to go over and say something, but I first started the tedious process of gassing up my vehicle- inserting my credit card, putting in my pin, selecting the fuel type. In that short time, less than a couple of minutes, my heart... Read More

SETX Seniors Resource Guide to be Distributed at the Southeast Texas Senior Celebration

The SETX Seniors Resource Guide will be distributed at the Senior Celebration on Thursday.  The magazine is an all LOCAL resource for Southeast Texas seniors. This issue includes: Interview with George T. Sanner, US Army retired. Sanner served in Vietnam and is a member of VFW Post 1514 in Village Mills Odyssey Hospice Overview Cigna Medicare Advantage Plan Information Local discounts for seniors including fast food, restaurants, retail shopping, entertainment, and services... Read More