Cmr. George P. Bush announces $3.2 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Orange
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $3,204,462 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 30 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Orange. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1 million for improvements to street, drainage, and water facilities in Point Comfort
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,031,252 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for improvements to street, drainage, and water facilities in Point Comfort. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $2 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Rose City
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2 million in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 11 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Rose City. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Bastrop County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,015,856 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 20 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Bastrop County. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $4 million in grants for flood mitigating street improvements in Waller County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $4,036,599 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for street improvements in Waller County. This project will facilitate proper stormwater conveyance, provide continued street access during rain events and reduce the impact of future flooding from the Brazos River. The grant will fund repairs and reconstruction of Laneview Road and reroute a section of Diemer Road. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2 million in grants for flood mitigating street improvements in San Patricio County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,037,215 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for drainage improvements in San Patricio County. The county will use the funds to make improvements including replacing storm sewer culverts, regrading roadside ditches, and installing outfall ditches with associated pavement repair. The repair work will take place along 5th, Gonzalez, Mary’s, Naranjo and Villarreal Streets in Rancho Chico. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $74,177 for flood mitigating drainage improvements in Karnes County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $74,177 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for drainage improvements in Karnes County. The county will use the funds to make improvements including rebuilding the existing culvert and reinforcing the road and area surrounding the culvert at the intersection of East Guadalupe and Andrews Streets. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $334,202 for flood mitigating drainage improvements in Grimes County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $334,202 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for drainage improvements in Grimes County. The county will use the funds to make improvements including replacing storm sewer culverts, regrading roadside ditches, and installing outfall ditches with associated pavement repair at five locations within the county. Read More
USSERY ROAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME HOSTS AMERICAN LEGIONS 101ST BIRTHDAY
On Sunday, March 15, the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will honor the American Legions 101st birthday by inviting each American Legion Post in the Panhandle to join our Veterans in celebration. The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic Veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. Read More
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT COASTAL BEND STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SN Donald Lee Reule. Born on April 11, 1933, Mr. Reule served in the United States Navy from April 20, 1952 to February 22, 1954. He has received the National Defense Service Medal as well as the Korean Service Medal. Mr. Reule is not expected to have anyone attend his burial. Read More