Fair scheduled to benefit veterans, first-responders

Aug. 1—Veterans and first-responders from across the area are being invited to an event in Royse City early this month to learn more about the benefits available to assist them. "Together We Serve" is the theme for the free Tri-County Military and First Responders Benefits and Resource Fair, scheduled 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at Royse City High School, 700 FM 2642. The Texas Veterans Land Board in partnership with the Laramore — Osborne American Legion Post 100 are hosting the event. It is designed to provide veterans and first-responders in Rockwall, Hunt and Collin counties with information and education from more than two dozen non-profit agencies in the three counties on benefits available to military veterans, first-responders, active military service members, healthcare workers and spouses.