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TYLER (KYTX) - The Veteran Service office in the Cotton Belt building on 1517 W. Front Street in Tyler is scheduled to temporarily close next week.

On Monday, September 17 the office will close at noon and will remain closed the remainder of the week so that the staff and service officer can attend the bi-annual Texas Veterans Commission training.

The Office will re-open Monday, September 24th.

Veterans needing assistance before September 24th can go to the Department of Veterans Affairs office located in the Tanglewood Shopping Center in Tyler or call (903) 565-0490 to speak with Veterans Service Officer Leon Jones.

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