Making sure Texas veterans are taken care of is vital to state legislators such sa senator and Army veteran Brian Birdwell. Our Lisette Hernandez sits down with him to learn how his time in the military has influenced his work at the Texas Capitol.

Hundreds of unclaimed veterans are laid to rest every year at VA cemeteries across the U.S. And as they make their final journey, they are not alone. Reporter Ashley Claster introduces us to a group of Texans stepping in to honor these heroes.