Watkins - Logan Texas State Veterans Home

05/06/2026

We had a fun, festive Cinco de Mayo celebration yesterday at the Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home!

Our residents enjoyed some great company and delicious Mexican food!

04/16/2026

The Watkins - Logan Texas State Veterans Home in Tyler is currently accepting resident applications for eligible Veterans, spouses, and Gold Star Parents in Texas.

Note: Eligible Veterans with a 70% or more service-connected disability rating will live in the home at no cost.

This long-term care home features 10 individual cottages with 10 private rooms per cottage to comfortably accommodate 100 residents.

All of the Texas State Veterans Homes are Texas-owned and regulated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Click the link below to learn more and apply for residency:
https://www.glo.texas.gov/about-glo/press-releases/land-commissioner-buckingham-announces-admission-applications-are-being

04/13/2026

Commissioner Buckingham is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for potential future residents at the Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH) in Tyler.

This long-term care home has a unique design with 10 individual cottages featuring 10 private rooms each, to accommodate 100 Veterans total.

All of our Texas State Veterans Homes are Texas-owned and regulated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

The Texas VLB has an on-site representative in each home to ensure our distinguished long-term residents get the best possible care.

Click below to read more and apply for admission:
https://www.glo.texas.gov/about-glo/press-releases/land-commissioner-buckingham-announces-admission-applications-are-being

04/08/2026

Please come join us for a special Memorial Day Ceremony at the Watkins-Logan TSVH on May 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.

We will be honoring our Veterans and all the brave men and women of the U.S. Military who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

01/17/2026

Texans, let's show some love to our Veterans this Valentine's Day! ❤️

Commissioner Buckingham is encouraging everyone to participate in the VLB's "Valentines for Vets" campaign.

Help us honor and show our appreciation to the brave men and women who served our country by mailing a Valentine's card to the Veterans who reside in any of the 10 Texas State Veterans Homes.

All cards should be postmarked by February 10th and include 'Valentines for Vets' in the mailing address.

Address:
Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, Texas 75708

11/27/2025

Earlier this month, the Watkins-Logan TSVH was featured in the Tyler Morning Telegraph with a special interview about our annual Veterans Day parade.

Thank you so much for highlighting our home and showcasing our wonderful event!

Read the full article here:

Residents of the Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home stepped outside Friday morning to hear voices of gratitude from families and community supporters during a Veterans Day parade. The event honors the service and sacrifice of the men and women who call the facility home. “It’s my favorite d...

11/26/2025

We are excited to welcome our Veterans and their families, our employees & their families, and our surrounding community to come visit the Watkins-Logan TSVH on Saturday, December 6th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a meet and greet with the Grinch & Friends!

Visit with Santa and give him your Christmas wish list, enjoy some Christmas refreshments, and create memories with our photo crew (individual and family pictures are a great way to remember the holidays).

We also want to encourage you to check out our Veterans Angel Tree and choose a Veteran to sponsor this season and/or choose a house to sponsor throughout the upcoming year.

We greatly thank you for all that you do to support our Veterans and their families!

11/18/2025

Let's make this Christmas season special for our Texas Veterans! 🎁

Commissioner Buckingham encourages Texans to adopt a Veteran this Christmas season by participating in Angel Tree donations at the VLB's Texas State Veterans Homes.

Every year, our Veterans homes display an Angel Tree for Veterans to share their Christmas lists with their community.

You can visit one of our participating Veterans homes, select an angel from the tree, and provide the Veteran's gift by the specified deadline.

Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home
Angels Available: November 28, 2025
Return Gifts: December 15, 2025
Phone: (903) 617-6150
Location: 11466 Honor Lane, Tyler, Texas 75708

11/04/2025

✅ The Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home is hosting a Veterans Parade on Friday, November 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please join us as we honor all the brave men and women who have proudly served our country with a special parade just for them.

Food and drinks will be provided, and there will also be live music!

10/28/2025

We had a wonderful time at the Rose City Air Show!

Our residents had a great time enjoying lunch and socialization under a beautiful sky with a wonderful show above!

10/15/2025

🚨 SAVE THE DATE: The Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home is hosting a Veterans Parade on Friday, November 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please join us as we honor all the brave men and women who have proudly served our country with a parade just for them.

Food and drinks will be provided, and there will also be live music!

09/05/2025

Take a look at our beautiful garden and patio area in M house!

We love how much pride our residents take in the gardens and the uniqueness of our Home, which allows them to grow and eat from their own garden!