Media Advisory: Veteran in Benton, Arkansas, to be Honored with $25K Housing Grant
10:30 a.m. CT, Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 1224 River Oaks, Benton, Arkansas
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A Marine Corps veteran will receive a $25,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and First National Bank Texas (FNBT) during a ceremonial check presentation on November 17, 2026.
The grant provided funding to repair the roof and windows in Lewis Horton’s home. The check presentation will take place at Mr. Horton’s home in Benton, Arkansas.
HAVEN provides grants for home modifications, housing construction and homebuyer down payment assistance to help veterans, reservists and service members who have a service-related disability. It can also be used by Gold Star Families. This year, FHLB Dallas allocated $1 million for HAVEN grants.
The media is encouraged to attend. Learn more about HAVEN.
WHAT:
Ceremonial Check Presentation
WHEN:
10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2026
WHO:
Lewis and Shirley Horton, HAVEN grant recipient
Michael Sparks, First National Bank Texas
Nickolas Martin, First National Bank Texas
Julian Olalde, First National Bank Texas
Kyle Whatley, Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
WHERE:
1224 River Oaks
Benton, Arkansas
Street parking is available.
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