AUSTIN, Texas— Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., the VLB, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), Texas Veterans Network, VA Healthcare Systems of Amarillo, and West Texas A&M's Military & Veterans Services cordially invite you to attend the Panhandle Veterans Expo on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHAT: Panhandle Veterans Expo
WHO: The VLB, TVC, Texas Veterans Network, VA Healthcare Systems of Amarillo, and West Texas A&M's Military & Veterans Services
WHEN: Saturday, June 28, 2025
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
WHERE: West Texas A&M University
First United Bank Center
3301 4th Avenue
Canyon, TX 79015
This event will be an action-packed day for the entire family and is geared toward all military members, past or present! It will include:
- A Veterans Resource Fair with some of the best-in-class organizations for residents in the counties of Potter, Randall, and several other Panhandle counties
- Information on the VLB's loan programs (land, home, home improvement, and land auctions), Texas State Veterans Homes (long-term skilled care), and Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
- Claims clinic to help you with your VA claims, PACT Act, and more
- Lunch will be provided by Bell Helicopter
Veterans, please bring a copy of your DD214 for assistance with your VA Claims.
For additional details, please see the attached flier. Be sure to share this event on social media to help spread the word!
A VLB representative will be available to take interviews for live or pre-recorded morning, afternoon, or evening newscasts to discuss this worthwhile event.
Please send requests to media@glo.texas.gov, and we will be happy to set up an interview.
If you cannot attend the event, but would like to receive resources, please contact VLB Outreach Specialist Mallory Morris at mallory.morris@glo.texas.gov.
Click the button below to register for this free event:
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Dr. Dawn Buckingham made history in 2022, winning a statewide election to become Texas' first female Land Commissioner. As Land Commissioner, Dr. Dawn Buckingham is committed to helping Texans after a disaster, supporting Texas energy, ensuring that every child in Texas receives a high-quality public education, serving Texas Veterans, and securing the border to keep our communities safe.