Federal Veterans Affairs layoffs trickle down to Central Texas staff

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Some employees within the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System were dismissed amid layoffs from the Department of Veterans Affairs earlier this month, a spokesperson confirmed to KXAN.The spokesperson said "a small number of probationary staff" were laid off. In total, the Department of Veterans Affairs confirmed it dismissed more than 1,000 employees in February as part of White House and Department of Government Efficiency efforts.Those layoffs concentrated on "non-b