U.S. Navy · Education & mentorship
Mike Martin
A West Houston Vietnam veteran sharing living history and connecting veterans with business opportunities.
Houston City Beat · An ongoing series
Houston Veterans:
Service & Impact
The people who served our country—and the work they continue to do for Houston.
Meet local veterans whose experience becomes mentorship, enterprise, creativity and community service. Find practical resources for the next chapter, too.
Service takes many forms
A life of service.
A lasting local impact.
Military service is one part of a veteran’s story. This series explores what comes alongside it and after it: the businesses built, the neighbors helped, the lessons shared and the communities strengthened across Greater Houston.
Each profile brings together a painted portrait, the person’s service story and a closer look at their contribution to our region.
The profile collection
Meet Houston’s veterans
Stories of experience put to work for others.
Houston-area veteran resources
A place to start.
People who can help.
Explore local organizations and national services available to Houston-area veterans and their families. Follow each provider’s link for current programs, appointments and eligibility.
Need support right now?
The Veterans Crisis Line offers free, confidential support 24/7. Call 988, then press 1, or text 838255. VA enrollment is not required.
Benefits & claims
Harris County Veteran Services
Start with a free consultation with a Veteran Service Officer for help with VA and state benefit claims.
Health & mental health
VA Houston health care
Find the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, area clinics, enrollment information and mental health services.
Housing support
Help with homelessness
Veterans who are homeless or at risk of losing housing can contact VA’s National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, available 24/7.
Jobs & education
Texas veteran services
The Texas Governor’s veteran resource guide links to employment assistance, education benefits and other state services.
Business & community
Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce
Find veteran business connections, networking events, business education and a directory of local enterprises.
Resource links reviewed September 6, 2026. Programs and eligibility can change; confirm details with the provider.
Help tell the next story
Know a veteran Houston should meet?
Tell us their name, their connection to Greater Houston and the work you think deserves a spotlight.