Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
On Wednesday, July 16 at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for Staff Sergeant (SSgt.) Kenneth White, Jr. Born on October 19, 1955, SSgt. White served from January 1974 to January 1994 in the United States Air Force. SSgt. White received the Air Force Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal for his service to our nation.
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Voices of Veterans: Lieutenant Ira Steele Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Marine Corps
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to announce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB’s Voice of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Lieutenant Ira Steele, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
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Texas GLO Announces Launch of Programs to Help Homeowners Impacted by the 2024 Disasters
Application now available for home rebuilding and repair reimbursement programs in 27 eligible counties.
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Statement from Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Regarding Catastrophic Flooding in the Texas Hill Country
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. released the following statement regarding the catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country: "Today our state and nation mourns for those who are missing and those who did not survive the sudden and tragic ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Join Us for a Reading of the Texas General Land Office's New Historical Map Book, "Texas Takes Shape"
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to invite members of the press and the public to attend a special author's reading of the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) new book, Texas Takes Shape: A History in Maps from the General Land Office at Twig Book Shop in San Antonio on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Commissioner Buckingham Announces New Historical Map Book, 'Texas Takes Shape, Is Now On Sale
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce the General Land Office's (GLO) new book, Texas Takes Shape: A History in Maps from the GLO. The book uses the GLO’s extensive map collection to offer a comprehensive analysis of historical mapping in Texas from the early 16th century to today. It is now on sale.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. sharp, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Corporal Dennis Dale White.
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Voices of Veterans: Gunnery Sergeant Rene Avendano Shares His Story of Service in the United States Marines
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) Rene Avendano, who served in the Marine Corps.
Read MoreCommissioner Dawn Buckingham Announces More than $49 Million in Newly Approved Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (DRRP) Projects
AUSTIN – Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $49,650,238 in Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (DRRP) funds for infrastructure projects in the cities of Ames, Baytown, Cleveland, Daisetta, Dayton, Jasper, Kirbyville, Palmview, and Pasadena.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Veterans To Attend Panhandle Veterans Expo
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.
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