Cmr. George P. Bush statement regarding $46.4 million in recovery funds for three South Texas and Rio Grande Valley Counties
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush issued the following statement in reaction to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) issuance of $46,400,000 in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding for Cameron, Hidalgo and Jim Wells Counties in response to significant flooding in 2018."Today HUD issued much-needed federal disaster recovery dollars in response to the devastating flooding in South Texas last June," said Commissioner Bush. Read More
WATKINS-LOGAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME MEMORIAL DAY EVENT
The Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home is pleased to invited the community to a Memorial Day event, Monday, May 27th, honoring those who gave their lives for our country while on active duty. Attendance is estimated to be around 200 -300. The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by a BBQ banquet catered by Bodacious BBQ in Lindale, TX. The ceremony will include a presentation of the Colors by Veteran staff members of Watkins-Logan TSVH, bagpipe taps, and remarks from retired LTC. Jim Snow. Read More
The Alamo launches new tour ‘Weapons of the Alamo'
The Alamo is happy to announce the launch of a brand new, living historybased tour called, “Weapons of the Alamo.” This will be the first living history-based tour at the Alamo. The Weapons of the Alamo tour will teach visitors about the weapons wielded by Crockett, Esparza, and all the Alamo defenders. Led by an Alamo Living Historian, dressed in 19th century attire, this hour-long tour will unpack the mechanics, use, and importance of rifles, muskets and cannons during the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. Read More
VETERAN FUNDRAISING ART EXHIBITION
The Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home is pleased to invite the community to our art exhibition, raising funds for the Home. The fundraising event will include live performances by West Texas A&M University School of Music as well as hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Casual attire is requested.Saturday, May 18th, 2019 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home 1020 Tascosa Rd. Read More
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY AND LUNCHEON
On Friday, May 24th, the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home will host a special Memorial Day event honoring those who gave their lives for our country while on active duty. Residents, family members, staff and guests will join together for a formal ceremony followed by a luncheon. Around 250 individuals are expected to attend this remembrance ceremony. Colonel Jeff Burnsed will deliver keynote remarks during the observance. A Luncheon/Cook Out provided by the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home will follow the ceremony. Friday, May 24, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush calls on Texans to plan for pet disaster preparedness
In observance of National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day on May 11, today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is urging Texans to plan for the whole family, including pets, when preparing for severe weather.“Hurricane Harvey devastated communities and left thousands of pets in need of rescue,” said Commissioner Bush. “When severe weather is in the forecast, make sure your pets are prepared by creating an emergency kit. Include items such as adoption information papers, collars and leashes, medicine, and pictures of you and your pet together. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush applauds U.S. Senators for introducing the Bipartisan Disaster Recovery Funding Act
Today Texas Land Commissioner applauded U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), John Cornyn (R-TX), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Kamala Harris (D-CA) for introducing the Bipartisan Disaster Recovery Funding Act. According to the official press release, "The bill directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to release $16 billion in long-awaited disaster relief funding within 60 days to nine states and two U.S. Read More
CMR BUSH ANNOUNCES VESSEL TURN-IN PROGRAM TO BE OFFERED IN CALHOUN COUNTY
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Vessel Turn-In program provided by the Texas General Land Office will be offered in Calhoun county on June 4th, 5th and 6th. “Vessels, if not disposed of properly, can be detrimental to our coast,” said Commissioner Bush. “Here at the Texas General Land Office, we work diligently to provide alternative ways for people to dispose of their vessels in an environmentally friendly way. Read More
CMR BUSH ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF MATAGORDA VESSEL TURN-IN PROGRAM
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the results of the Vessel Turn-In program offered in Matagorda, Texas. The total number of vessels turned in from both Matagorda and Sargent, Texas tallied 26 vessels for a total of 45 gallons of fuel/oil collected (which was recovered for proper disposal). Read More
THE ALAMO CELEBRATES PRESERVATION MONTH WITH THE PAST REVEALED
May is Preservation Month, and the Alamo is giving the public an inside look into the preservation work taking place on the iconic Church and Long Barrack with a new tour, The Past Revealed. Inspired by the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s #ThisPlaceMatters campaign, The Past Revealed reminds visitors why we remember the Alamo and why #ThisPlaceMatters. Recent visitors to the Alamo have noticed lifts and other equipment on-site near the walls of the Church and Long Barrack, as the preservation team conducts conservation work like IR scans and multi-spectral imaging. Read More