Media & News
Stay up to date with Post 490 newsletters, announcements, and community news. Subscribe to the Post Blast email newsletter or follow us on Facebook for the latest updates.
📰 Post 490 Blast
The Post 490 Blast is our member newsletter featuring event announcements, meeting agendas, community news, and Post updates. Issues are distributed by email.
To submit content for the Blast, contact the office manager.
Our most up-to-date news and event photos are posted regularly on Facebook. Follow us to stay connected with Post activities, fire recovery progress, and community events.
🏆 Annual Report & Programs
Post 490 publishes information about our annual programs including scholarship awards, Boys State sponsorships, and community giving totals. Contact the Post office for copies of recent program reports.
🔥 Fire Recovery Updates
We are publishing regular updates on the Post 490 fire recovery and rebuild. Visit our Fire Recovery page for the latest news, fundraising total, and rebuild timeline.
📄 Post Documents
Official Post 490 governing documents, policies, and compliance filings. Click any document to download the PDF.
📝 Officers Duties 2026
Official descriptions of duties and responsibilities for each elected and appointed Post 490 officer position, including Commander, Adjutant, Vice Commanders, Finance Officer, and more. Useful reference for current officers and members considering running for office.
2026 Edition
📜 Bylaws & Constitution
The approved Constitution and By-Laws for American Legion South Houston Post 490, as approved by the Department Executive Committee.
Adopted: July 11, 2021 • 31 pages
📋 Board of Trustees Policy
South Houston Post 490, Inc. — Department of Texas (American Legion) Board of Trustee Policy document governing financial oversight and trustee responsibilities.
Adopted: July 2021 • 4 pages
📈 990 Compliance Policy
South Houston Post 490, Inc. — IRS Form 990 Compliance Policy ensuring proper nonprofit reporting standards and procedures are maintained.
Adopted: July 2013 • Last amended: June 2021 • 16 pages