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ICYMI: Texas A&M Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas Launches GLO Funded Disaster Support Portal

Today Texas A&M University’s Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) announced the official launch of the Texas Disaster Information System (TDIS), a centralized, interactive platform that helps Texas better prepare for, respond to ...

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Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Results of 2025 Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Fall Cleanup

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the results of the 2025 Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Fall Cleanup on Saturday, September 20, 2025. This year, 6,892 volunteers participated in the cleanup to help keep Texas beaches beautiful by removing 67,586 pounds of trash along 131.7 miles of Texas beaches.

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LAST CALL: Texas GLO Announces Dec. 31st Deadline to Apply for Local Hazard Mitigation Plans and Resilient Communities Programs

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is urging eligible communities to apply now for the Texas General Land Office’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plans Program and Resilient Communities Program before both programs ...

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Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Air Force Veteran David A. Kuhn

Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission

On Friday, September 26 at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Air Force Veteran David A. Kuhn. Born on April 7, 1954, Kuhn served from January 1974 to March 1976.

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Texas General Land Office and Great Springs Project Celebrate Establishment of Texas Bicentennial Trail

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and Great Springs Project are pleased to announce the signing of HB 4230, establishing the Texas Bicentennial Trail to promote Texas’ rich historical and cultural heritage, provide for increased outdoor recreation, and enhance economic development in the state.

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Commissioner Buckingham Proud to Announce Texas Veterans Land Board’s 10th Year at the State Fair of Texas

Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) will have a resource table each day at the State Fair of Texas from Friday, September 26, 2025 to Sunday, October 19, 2025.

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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene

On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. sharp, the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Air Force Veteran Gregory Paul McPherson. Born on August 9, 1960, McPherson served from June 1979 to May 1982.

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Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Announces $45 Million in Newly Approved Regional Mitigation Program Projects

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $45,047,800 in regional mitigation funds to improve critical infrastructure, including roads, drainage, sewer systems, and water detention.

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Save the Date: Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Attend Free Event Promoting Clean Coastal Waters

Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encourages Texans to attend a free event promoting the importance of keeping coastal waters clean and oil free on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will also be information about storm and hurricane preparation.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Volunteers to Sign Up for the 2025 Adopt-A-Beach Fall Coastwide Cleanup

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encourages Texans to sign up to participate in the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) 2025 Adopt-A-Beach Fall Coastwide Cleanup on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 24 locations on beautiful Texas beaches from Sea Rim State Park to Boca Chica.

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