Army Vet Gets Mortgage-Free Home Fit For a Hero in Northlake

A long-time North Texan and very long-time service member is getting the gift of a lifetime, a new home made just for him and his family.

Army Sgt. Randy Nantz helped break ground on the new home Thursday morning that will be built in the Harvest neighborhood of Northlake.

The mortgage-free home is being built by the group "Building Homes for Heroes" and will be catered to make life easier for the injured veteran.

Nantz began serving just after Sept. 11, 2001, but was injured in Iraq during an explosion in 2006. He suffered serious burns to and nearly lost both legs.

However, after years of battling, he made the tough decision to amputate the one that took the worst damage.

The group plans to make the home completely accessible for the Green Beret and his family.

"It's like a dream come true, really. I'm going to be able to come back in the area I love so much. I'm going to have a home in one of the best neighborhoods in the area,” said Nantz.