Coryell County Veteran Resource Guide
Coryell County Veteran Resource Guide
Veterans County Service Officers
Veterans County Service Officers help veterans apply with the VA for free. Local expert help.
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Richard Smith •
254-577-2202 •
vso.cc@coryellcounty.org
Veterans Service Officer
The Military Veteran Peer Network
Fellow veterans who are there to listen and help. More information.
- Cynthia Ramirez • 254-813-5834 • BEITZ.MVPN2@gmail.com
Emergency Funds
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2-1-1 Help for all Texans |
State-wide resources for all Texans and veterans. Help areas from: mental/physical health, rent & utilities, and more. |
211 877-541-7905 |
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Catholic Charities Central Texas |
Large organization providing counseling, disaster response, financial, and legal (immigration) services for veterans and the general population. See their Veteran Services Program for more details. |
512-651-6100 979-822-9340 |
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Catholic Charities Central Texas Veteran Services Program |
Short Term Financial Assistance, Mentoring, Counseling Services (family therapy, couples therapy, individual therapy, play therapy and group therapy), Employment/Education Support, Transportation Vouchers, Housing Stabilization, Referrals, and Peer Support Groups. |
979-822-9340 |
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Endeavors, Inc. - Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) |
Housing, case management, and homeless services for veterans across Texas. As of 2018-04-23, emergency financial aid is only for VASH clients. |
210-431-6466 ext. 117 |
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Families in Crisis, Inc. |
Shelter from domestic violence, Homeless Veteran Shelter |
888-799-SAFE (7233) 254-773-7765 |
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Operation Homefront of Texas |
Emergency funds for OEF/OIF military families and families of veterans, needs must be directly due to post 9/11/ service. Energency funds, food, home repair, critical baby items, home appliances, auto repair, furniture, local moves |
210-659-7756 |
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Salvation Army - Waco |
Emergency payments, food and jobs help for veterans and their families |
254-756-7271 |
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Stability and Self-sufficiency for Women Veterans |
Services for women veterans and their families, helps with housing, jobs and transportation. |
512-297-2990 |
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Texas Center Point Veterans Services |
Homelessness, counseling, job training, and financial help. Also specialize in MST and women veterans. |
512-297-2990 |
Employment and Business
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Heroes Night Out |
Meeting place for veterans and their families- hosting peer counseling, caregiver support groups, aide and referral to other help as needed |
512-986-7660 |
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Texas Rural Water Foundation - Veteran Employment Program |
Recruiting veterans to work in the water and wastewater utility industry. |
(512) 472-8591 |
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TVLP - Texas Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
888-838-8391 |
Transportation
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Catholic Charities Central Texas Veteran Services Program |
Short Term Financial Assistance, Mentoring, Counseling Services (family therapy, couples therapy, individual therapy, play therapy and group therapy), Employment/Education Support, Transportation Vouchers, Housing Stabilization, Referrals, and Peer Support Groups. |
979-822-9340 |
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On the Road Lending |
For individuals with low credit scores, car loans for new/lightly used, fuel efficient and dependable cars, and personal financial coaching for the life of the loan. |
214-226-2542 |
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Operation Homefront of Texas |
Emergency funds for OEF/OIF military families and families of veterans, needs must be directly due to post 9/11/ service. Energency funds, food, home repair, critical baby items, home appliances, auto repair, furniture, local moves |
210-659-7756 |
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Salvation Army - Waco |
Emergency payments, food and jobs help for veterans and their families |
254-756-7271 |
Social Groups
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Heroes Night Out |
Meeting place for veterans and their families- hosting peer counseling, caregiver support groups, aide and referral to other help as needed |
512-986-7660 |
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Star Group - Veterans Helping Veterans |
Volunteer! Meet fellow veterans and help those in need in your community |
254-681-8025 |
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Wreath Riders - Wreaths for Vets |
Veteran volunteer group. Places wreaths at Central Texas Veterans Cemetary. Hosts Motorcycle Rides: http://www.wreathsforvets.org/home/schedule-of-events/ |
(254) 690-4321 |
Legal
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Lone Star Legal Aid |
Civil (non-criminal) legal assistance, civil rights help, for veterans income range: under $35k (for one person) to $71k (family of 4) |
844-400-8387 |
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Texas C-Bar |
For Nonprofits working on incorporating into a 501c3, pro bono legal assistance with 501c3 application |
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Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program |
Provides free assistance with federal appeals for Veterans Claims & Discharge Upgrades to Veterans, their family members, and survivors. |
(888) 838-7727 |
Medical
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Bring Everyone In The Zone |
Training to become a peer for military veterans. Some financial assistance available. |
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Catholic Charities Central Texas Veteran Services Program |
Short Term Financial Assistance, Mentoring, Counseling Services (family therapy, couples therapy, individual therapy, play therapy and group therapy), Employment/Education Support, Transportation Vouchers, Housing Stabilization, Referrals, and Peer Support Groups. |
979-822-9340 |
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Central Texas Aging, Disability, & Veterans Resource Center |
Gateway for veteran services in Central Texas provided by partners such as 211 and United Way. |
1-855-937-2372 |
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Endeavors, Inc. - Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) |
Housing, case management, and homeless services for veterans across Texas. As of 2018-04-23, emergency financial aid is only for VASH clients. |
210-431-6466 ext. 117 |
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Families in Crisis, Inc. |
Shelter from domestic violence, Homeless Veteran Shelter |
888-799-SAFE (7233) 254-773-7765 |
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Heart of Central Texas Independent Living Center |
Free Peer mentoring, Information and assistance navigation, SSI + RSDI applications. |
254-933-7487 |
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Heroes Night Out |
Meeting place for veterans and their families- hosting peer counseling, caregiver support groups, aide and referral to other help as needed |
512-986-7660 |
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HHS - County Indigent Health Care Program |
County insurance for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
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Marriage Management, Inc. |
Free, confidential relationship building for Military, Vets and their families |
682-730-1818 817-465-1001 |
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MHMR – Central Counties Services |
Regional MHMR: Peer Support is free. Provides Mental Health Services, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, Military, and all who qualify financially. |
800-888-4036 (Crisis) |
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MVPN - Killeen |
Training to become a peer for military veterans. Some financial assistance available. |
254-681-9112 |
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Operation Comfort |
Supportive services for Burn and Orthopedic Wounded Warriors, help with prosthetics, rent, utility and more |
210-826-0500 |
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Primary Health Care Services Program |
State primary care for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
800-222-3986 Ext. 5922 |
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Project MEND Veterans Program |
Medical equipment and assistive technology for Texas veterans and their family members. |
210-223-6363 |
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Stability and Self-sufficiency for Women Veterans |
Services for women veterans and their families, helps with housing, jobs and transportation. |
512-297-2990 |
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STARRY Counseling - Stephenville |
Free Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. |
254-434-5232 800-440-9789 |
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STARRY Counseling - Temple |
Free child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention. |
254-773-5802 800-440-9789 |
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STARRY Counseling – Killeen |
Free Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. Free counseling for military families. |
254-213-2035 800-440-9789 |
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Survivor Outreach Services |
Services for surviving spouses and family |
254-288-3655 855-707-2769 |
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Texas Center Point Veterans Services |
Homelessness, counseling, job training, and financial help. Also specialize in MST and women veterans. |
512-297-2990 |
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VA - Central Texas Veterans Health Care System |
Central Texas VA system |
In Temple: 254-778-4811 Outside Temple: 1-800-423-2111 opt 5 After Hours: 1-800-423-2111 opt 4 |
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VA - Central Texas Veterans Health Care System Blind Rehabilitation |
VA-provided training for visually impaired and blind veterans. Vision Rehabilitation, Orientation/Mobility, Living Skills, Manual Skills and Computer Access training |
254-297-3649 Ext. 53649 254-297-3123 Ext. 53123 |
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VA - Department of Veterans Affairs - Waco Regional Benefit Office |
Provides free assistance in applying for VA benefits. |
800-827-1000 Crisis- 800-273-8255 |
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VA - Waco VA Medical Center |
VA Healthcare center Waco |
254-752-6581 800-423-2111 |
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VA - Women's Trauma Recovery Center in Temple |
7 week inpatient recovery program for MST |
254-743-1711 |
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Warriors Research Institute |
Peer-to-peer training- vets helping other vets! And one-on-one counseling & telementalhealth for veterans |
254-716-6208 |
Military Transition
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Operation Homefront of Texas |
Emergency funds for OEF/OIF military families and families of veterans, needs must be directly due to post 9/11/ service. Energency funds, food, home repair, critical baby items, home appliances, auto repair, furniture, local moves |
210-659-7756 |
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Stability and Self-sufficiency for Women Veterans |
Services for women veterans and their families, helps with housing, jobs and transportation. |
512-297-2990 |
|
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Texas Rural Water Foundation - Veteran Employment Program |
Recruiting veterans to work in the water and wastewater utility industry. |
(512) 472-8591 |
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TVLP - Texas Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
888-838-8391 |
Homeless
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Endeavors, Inc. - Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) |
Housing, case management, and homeless services for veterans across Texas. As of 2018-04-23, emergency financial aid is only for VASH clients. |
210-431-6466 ext. 117 |
|
|
Families in Crisis, Inc. |
Shelter from domestic violence, Homeless Veteran Shelter |
888-799-SAFE (7233) 254-773-7765 |
|
|
Salvation Army - Waco |
Emergency payments, food and jobs help for veterans and their families |
254-756-7271 |
|
|
Stability and Self-sufficiency for Women Veterans |
Services for women veterans and their families, helps with housing, jobs and transportation. |
512-297-2990 |
|
|
Texas Center Point Veterans Services |
Homelessness, counseling, job training, and financial help. Also specialize in MST and women veterans. |
512-297-2990 |
All Programs
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2-1-1 Help for all Texans |
State-wide resources for all Texans and veterans. Help areas from: mental/physical health, rent & utilities, and more. |
211 877-541-7905 |
|
|
Bring Everyone In The Zone |
Training to become a peer for military veterans. Some financial assistance available. |
|
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Capital Area Food Bank |
Austin Area Food Bank. |
877-541-7905 |
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Catholic Charities Central Texas |
Large organization providing counseling, disaster response, financial, and legal (immigration) services for veterans and the general population. See their Veteran Services Program for more details. |
512-651-6100 979-822-9340 |
|
|
Catholic Charities Central Texas Veteran Services Program |
Short Term Financial Assistance, Mentoring, Counseling Services (family therapy, couples therapy, individual therapy, play therapy and group therapy), Employment/Education Support, Transportation Vouchers, Housing Stabilization, Referrals, and Peer Support Groups. |
979-822-9340 |
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Central Texas Aging, Disability, & Veterans Resource Center |
Gateway for veteran services in Central Texas provided by partners such as 211 and United Way. |
1-855-937-2372 |
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Central Texas Veterans Research Foundation |
Studies veteran medical care and acts as nexus for veteran research info. |
254-742-4969 |
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Endeavors, Inc. - Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) |
Housing, case management, and homeless services for veterans across Texas. As of 2018-04-23, emergency financial aid is only for VASH clients. |
210-431-6466 ext. 117 |
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Families in Crisis, Inc. |
Shelter from domestic violence, Homeless Veteran Shelter |
888-799-SAFE (7233) 254-773-7765 |
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First Response Medical |
For Profit: Trade/tech school, TWC certificate program: Dental, EKG, Pharma or Phlebotomy Tech. |
254-247-0460 |
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Heart of Central Texas Independent Living Center |
Free Peer mentoring, Information and assistance navigation, SSI + RSDI applications. |
254-933-7487 |
|
|
Heroes Night Out |
Meeting place for veterans and their families- hosting peer counseling, caregiver support groups, aide and referral to other help as needed |
512-986-7660 |
|
|
HHS - County Indigent Health Care Program |
County insurance for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
|
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Honor Veterans Now |
Partners with Meals on Wheels to provide food for disabled & retired veterans under 60 across Texas. |
(830) 992-3375 |
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Lone Star Legal Aid |
Civil (non-criminal) legal assistance, civil rights help, for veterans income range: under $35k (for one person) to $71k (family of 4) |
844-400-8387 |
|
|
Marriage Management, Inc. |
Free, confidential relationship building for Military, Vets and their families |
682-730-1818 817-465-1001 |
|
|
MHMR – Central Counties Services |
Regional MHMR: Peer Support is free. Provides Mental Health Services, Counseling, Medications, and Coping Skills for Veterans, Military, and all who qualify financially. |
800-888-4036 (Crisis) |
|
|
MVPN - Killeen |
Training to become a peer for military veterans. Some financial assistance available. |
254-681-9112 |
|
|
On the Road Lending |
For individuals with low credit scores, car loans for new/lightly used, fuel efficient and dependable cars, and personal financial coaching for the life of the loan. |
214-226-2542 |
|
|
Operation Comfort |
Supportive services for Burn and Orthopedic Wounded Warriors, help with prosthetics, rent, utility and more |
210-826-0500 |
|
|
Operation Homefront of Texas |
Emergency funds for OEF/OIF military families and families of veterans, needs must be directly due to post 9/11/ service. Energency funds, food, home repair, critical baby items, home appliances, auto repair, furniture, local moves |
210-659-7756 |
|
|
Primary Health Care Services Program |
State primary care for individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. |
800-222-3986 Ext. 5922 |
 |
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. - Fort Hood/Waco |
Fly fishing for disabled veterans and wounded warriors. |
866-251-7252 |
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Project MEND Veterans Program |
Medical equipment and assistive technology for Texas veterans and their family members. |
210-223-6363 |
|
|
Salvation Army - Waco |
Emergency payments, food and jobs help for veterans and their families |
254-756-7271 |
|
|
Stability and Self-sufficiency for Women Veterans |
Services for women veterans and their families, helps with housing, jobs and transportation. |
512-297-2990 |
|
|
Star Group - Veterans Helping Veterans |
Volunteer! Meet fellow veterans and help those in need in your community |
254-681-8025 |
|
|
STARRY Counseling - Stephenville |
Free Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. |
254-434-5232 800-440-9789 |
|
|
STARRY Counseling - Temple |
Free child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention. |
254-773-5802 800-440-9789 |
|
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STARRY Counseling – Killeen |
Free Child and family counseling, domestic violence and abuse prevention, emergency shelter for children. Free counseling for military families. |
254-213-2035 800-440-9789 |
|
|
Survivor Outreach Services |
Services for surviving spouses and family |
254-288-3655 855-707-2769 |
|
|
Texas C-Bar |
For Nonprofits working on incorporating into a 501c3, pro bono legal assistance with 501c3 application |
|
|
|
Texas Center Point Veterans Services |
Homelessness, counseling, job training, and financial help. Also specialize in MST and women veterans. |
512-297-2990 |
|
|
Texas Rural Water Foundation - Veteran Employment Program |
Recruiting veterans to work in the water and wastewater utility industry. |
(512) 472-8591 |
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Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Education |
Administers Hazlewood act, assists veterans with educational opportunities |
512-463-3168 |
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TVLP - Texas Workforce Commission - Texas Veterans Leadership Program |
Individual job search from veterans for veterans and resume help for IAV |
888-838-8391 |
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VA - Central Texas Veterans Health Care System |
Central Texas VA system |
In Temple: 254-778-4811 Outside Temple: 1-800-423-2111 opt 5 After Hours: 1-800-423-2111 opt 4 |
|
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VA - Central Texas Veterans Health Care System Blind Rehabilitation |
VA-provided training for visually impaired and blind veterans. Vision Rehabilitation, Orientation/Mobility, Living Skills, Manual Skills and Computer Access training |
254-297-3649 Ext. 53649 254-297-3123 Ext. 53123 |
|
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VA - Department of Veterans Affairs - Waco Regional Benefit Office |
Provides free assistance in applying for VA benefits. |
800-827-1000 Crisis- 800-273-8255 |
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VA - Waco VA Medical Center |
VA Healthcare center Waco |
254-752-6581 800-423-2111 |
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VA - Women's Trauma Recovery Center in Temple |
7 week inpatient recovery program for MST |
254-743-1711 |
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Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program |
Provides free assistance with federal appeals for Veterans Claims & Discharge Upgrades to Veterans, their family members, and survivors. |
(888) 838-7727 |
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VLB - TexVetLoan |
State office providing land sales to veterans the 'texvet loan' is not affiliated with TexVet.org. |
800-252-8387 |
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Warriors Research Institute |
Peer-to-peer training- vets helping other vets! And one-on-one counseling & telementalhealth for veterans |
254-716-6208 |
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Wreath Riders - Wreaths for Vets |
Veteran volunteer group. Places wreaths at Central Texas Veterans Cemetary. Hosts Motorcycle Rides: http://www.wreathsforvets.org/home/schedule-of-events/ |
(254) 690-4321 |
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