Voices of Veterans: Technical Sergeant John Parra Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Air Force
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. Read More
Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Completion of the GLO Sketch Files Collection Digital Index
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., was pleased to announce that the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Archives and Records Division has completed a new digital index of the Sketch Files collection. This new digital index will provide better access to the most extensive record group in the GLO's vast map collection. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Applauds the Success of the Chambers County Vessel Turn-In Program
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the results of the Chambers County Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP). During the free three-day vessel turn-in event May 8- 10th, 2025, Chambers County residents relinquished seven boats totaling over 130 linear feet and 13 gallons of oily waste recovered. One trailer, a battery, two fire extinguishers, and two tires were also recovered during the event. Read More
Land Commissioner Buckingham Honors Fallen Warriors on Memorial Day at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., was honored to deliver remarks as the guest speaker for the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas. Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY: Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Attend Memorial Day Ceremonies At Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging all Texans to honor our military heroes who have sacrificed everything in the name of freedom this Memorial Day at one of our Texas State Veterans Cemeteries. Read More
Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Visit Texas State Veterans Cemeteries to View Headstone Illuminations During Memorial Day Weekend
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that, in honor of Memorial Day, the headstones of servicemembers Killed or Missing in Action will be illuminated at the VLB's four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries in Killeen, Abilene, Mission and Corpus Christi, Texas. Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY: Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Attend a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
AUSTIN— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging Texans to honor our military heroes during a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY: Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Attend a Memorial Day Ceremony at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging all Texans to honor our military heroes during a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi. Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY: Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Attend a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging all Texans to honor our military heroes during a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Utilize the Texas Beach Watch Program During 2025 Beach Season
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encourages Texans to utilize the General Land Office’s (GLO) Texas Beach Watch website during the 2025 Beach Season. As Texas residents and people from across the country plan their visits to the Texas coast for summer vacation, the GLO’s Beach Watch program continues to provide weekly updates on beach water quality. Read More