UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for William Thomas Warren. Born on March 27, 1944, Mr. Warren served in the United States Army from September 4,1962 to September 3,1965 and served in the United States Coast Guard from September 13,1973 to September 12,1977.Mr. Warren is not expected to have anyone attend his burial.
Read MoreVIETNAM VETERANS COMMEMORATION CEREMONY
On Saturday, December 7, 2019 the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will host a Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Ceremony. The ceremony will feature Vietnam Veteran Wayne Porter, as the keynote speaker. As part of the ceremony, members of the Molino de Viento Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) out of Dalhart will present our Vietnam Veterans with the Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Lapel Pin. The Vietnam Veterans at the Veterans Administrations Community Living Center will also be recognized by the DAR during the ceremony.Ve
Read More100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR JANICE BRADLEY
Tuesday, December 3, the Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home will host a 100th birthday celebration for Veterans Land Board resident, Mrs. Janice Bradley at 3:00 p.m.Born in Ozana, Texas, Janice Bradley devoted her early years to investing in our student’s education as a high school teacher. As the war broke out, Janice enlisted in the military in 1942. She was assigned to the 1040th Army Air Force Base Unit as a Medical Laboratory Technician and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. In 1945, she was honorably discharged.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush releases plan for more than $4 billion in mitigation funds for Texas
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the release of the state's action plan detailing the distribution and eligible uses of $4,297,189,000 in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist Texas communities with mitigation projects.
Read MoreGEORGE P. BUSH VISITS BOERNE MIDDLE SCHOOL NORTH
Yesterday, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited Boerne Middle School North in Boerne, Texas as part of his 'Year of Education' Initiative. During his visit, Commissioner Bush taught an interactive Texas history lesson using reproductions of one of Stephen F. Austin’s original maps from the Texas General Land Office archives. Commissioner Bush also brought a special surprise for the 7th grade class, students were given the chance to hold a cannonball fired at the Battle of the Alamo at the end of the lesson.
Read MoreUNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for AR Lewis Adkins Jr. Born on October 19, 1945, Mr. Adkins served in the United States Navy from February 11, 1963 to October 18, 1966.Mr. Adkins is not expected to have anyone attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that our United States Navy Veteran is not buried alone.
Read MoreWWII VETERAN REQUESTS 100 CARDS FOR 100th BIRTHDAY
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush (Chairman of the Veterans Land Board) asked the community for help in ensuring WWII Army Veteran Janice Bradley receives 100 birthday cards for her centennial birthday. It’s not every day that a WWII Veteran turns 100 years old. On Tuesday, December 3, WWII United States Army Veteran Janice Bradley will turn 100 years young. Janice Bradley proudly served in WWII in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) as a SSGT.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces $21 million in buyout funds for Fort Bend County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $21,155,575 in Hurricane Harvey funds for Fort Bend County to conduct a buyout program. Fort Bend County was overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare. Fort Bend County will conduct a buyout program targeting approximately 100 homes most vulnerable to flooding."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces $5 million in infrastructure projects for Anahuac, East Bernard, Jasper County, Nome, Polk County, Prairie View, and Santa Fe
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces $263,295 in drainage and stormwater improvement funds for the City of Moulton
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $263,295 in Hurricane Harvey funds for the City of Moulton to improve drainage and stormwater infrastructure. During Hurricane Harvey, the city's street and drainage system were overwhelmed due to the heavy rainfall. Local leaders prioritized the project to ensure the most effective use of available funds for infrastructure improvements."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush.
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