Voices of Veterans: 2nd Lt. Ben Fuelberg Shares His Story of Service in the Texas National Guard During WWII
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 2nd Lt. Ben Fuelberg who served in the Texas National Guard during WWII.
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Commissioner Buckingham Awards Funding to Armand Bayou Nature Center for Habitat Restoration Efforts
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., was pleased to present a check of $767,396 to the Armand Bayou Nature Center (ABNC). Awarded Cycle 31 funding from the Coastal Management Program (CMP) and Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA), the ABNC will use this critical capital to restore approximately 100 acres of endangered coastal habitat, mainly on the Taylor Bayou portion of the preserve, which has been overrun with invasive grassy and woody species.
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Commissioner Buckingham Invites Public to Participate in the Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups at South Padre Island, Coastal Bend
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encouraged volunteers to sign up and participate in the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach 2026 Winter Beach Cleanups: Friday, February 6, 2026, on South Padre Island and Saturday, February 7, 2026, in the Coastal Bend.
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HUD Officially Clears GLO of False Politically Motivated Discrimination Allegations
Thorough investigation into claims and review of facts leads to determination that allegations were baseless and dismissal of all findings of discrimination
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Commissioner Buckingham Applauds Trump Administration's $1.6 Billion Investment in USA Rare Earth’s Domestic Production
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., applauded the Trump Administration’s decision to provide the necessary funding for the development of USA Rare Earth’s (USAR) essential domestic supply of critical rare earth elements (REEs).
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces the GLO Map Book, Texas Takes Shape, Earns Presidio La Bahia Award Recognition
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce the Texas General Land Office (GLO) book, Texas Takes Shape: A History of Maps from the General Land Office (University of Texas Press, 2025) was awarded second place for the Presidio La Bahía Award by the Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT).
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Calls for Submissions to 30th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encourages students across the Lone Star State to participate in the 30th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest supported by the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach Program.
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Commissioner Buckingham Submits Letter of Support for Trump’s Second Gulf of America Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., submitted comments on behalf of the General Land Office (GLO) supporting the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) announcement of its proposed second Gulf of America offshore oil and gas lease sale under the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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Voices of Veterans: Senior Master Sergeant Edward Conrad Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army Air Forces
Today, 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 Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) Edward Conrad who served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.
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Veterans Land Board Announces Continuation of Texas Real Estate Commission-Approved Classes
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce that the VLB's Texas Real Estate Commission-approved (TREC) Continuing Education course for REALTORS is continuing in 2026.
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