The Jim Wells County Veterans Office has moved to a new location, making it easier for local veterans to access vital services.

The office, previously located in the basement of the Jim Wells County Courthouse, is now situated on the ground floor of the old bank building on East Main Street and North Cameron.

"Put the veterans office here on the first floor, at ground level, with no stairs, by the main entrance to make it easier for them," said Daniel Salinas, Jim Wells County Veterans Officer.

Salinas, a retired Marine who has worked as the Veterans Service Officer for Jim Wells County for two years, explained that many veterans in the county are older and face mobility challenges.

"So, there's a lot of things that are available for the veterans to take advantage of. But my job is to

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