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Veterans help 94-year-old Plano widow of decorated Vietnam pilot after alleged $70,000 scam
By J.D. Miles at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
Veterans don't stop being heroes after they leave the armed services. A group of them in Plano is coming to the aid of an elderly widow of an Air Force pilot, after she says she was ripped off by a contractor for $70,000.Since her husband Nick, a decorated Air Force pilot who served in Vietnam, d...
Key takeaway A group of them in Plano is coming to the aid of an elderly widow of an Air Force pilot, after she says she was ripped off by a contractor for $70,000.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The situation in Plano, where a 94-year-old widow of a decorated Vietnam Air Force pilot was allegedly scammed by a contractor, has implications for Southlake residents as well. As the population in the Dallas-Fort Worth area ages, cases of elderly financial exploitation may become more common. The actions of Veteran's Pool Company and its partners serve as a model for community response to such incidents. In Southlake, where many residents are also veterans or have family ties to the military, similar initiatives could provide vital support to those in need. The collaboration between a dozen companies to renovate the widow's pool at no charge demonstrates the potential for local businesses to come together and make a positive impact. As Southlake continues to grow and develop, it will be important to foster a sense of community that looks out for its most vulnerable members, including elderly veterans and their families.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Veterans don't stop being heroes after they leave the armed services. A group of them in Plano is coming to the aid of an elderly widow of an Air Force pilot, after she says she was ripped off by a contractor for $70,000.Since her husband Nick, a decorated Air Force pilot who served in Vietnam, d...
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