The Vietnam Veterans Assistance Fund of Texas is sponsoring an essay contest among the Vietnam Veterans of America chapters across the state.

The essay should be at least 500 words on a project or event that the chapter sponsors or participates in.

The winning chapter will receive a $500 check from the VVAFT. The local VVA Chapter No. 278 plans to discuss which event or project they will be writing their essay on to enter the contest.

For more information, call local VVA president Greg Beck at 870-773-8279 or vice president Ernest King at 903-832-4566.