Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Update on the East Texas State Veterans Cemetery
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the VLB has submitted a grant application to the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) of the U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) to build the East Texas State Veterans Cemetery (SVC).
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Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Announces $13 Million in Newly Approved Regional Mitigation Program Projects
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the Texas General Land Office approved $13,446,650in regional mitigation funds to improve critical infrastructure, including roads, drainage, sewer systems, and water detention.
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Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Adopt a Veteran From Texas State Veteran Homes’ Angel Trees This Christmas
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging Texans to adopt a Veteran this holiday season by participating in Angel Tree donations at several Texas State Veterans Homes (TSVH). Each year, VLB’s Veterans homes display an Angel Tree for Veterans to share their Christmas lists with their community. Those who are interested in participating can visit one of the Veterans homes listed below
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Commissioner Buckingham Announces General Land Office's 2025 Limited Edition Christmas Ornament and Historic Map Sale
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., and the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Save Texas History Program encourage Texans to "give the gift of Texas history" to any history buff or fan of the Lone Star State this holiday season.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
On Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Sergeant First Class (SFC) Edward Franklin Taylor.
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Voices of Veterans: Staff Sergeant Jimmy Burks Shares His Story of Service in the United States Army
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 Staff Sergeant (SSG) Jimmy Burks, who served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
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The Alamo Cenotaph Restored & Rededicated: Veterans Day Ceremony Marks Cenotaph's 85th Anniversary
In a patriotic ceremony held on Veterans Day, the Texas General Land Office and Alamo Trust, Inc., rededicated the Spirit of Sacrifice monument, commonly known as the Alamo Cenotaph, following the completion of its vital preservation.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
On Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Air Force Veteran Staff Sergeant (SSgt.) Leslie Marlan Gunnarson. Born on July 15, 1958, SSgt. Gunnarson served from July 1976 to March 1983. SSgt. Gunnarson received the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster for his service to our nation.
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Commissioner Buckingham Directs GLO to Survey State Land for Cartel Tunnels
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., directed Texas General Land Office (GLO) Asset Enhancement Department staff to identify tracts of GLO-managed land along the border, particularly in Hudspeth County and other high-risk areas, that could be vulnerable to cartel tunnel activity. While on their routine land inspections, GLO field personnel are being tasked with surveilling these properties using existing aerial and drone technology to detect possible tunnel entrances or suspicions of underground activity.
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Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Sponsor Wreaths for the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery's Wreath Laying Ceremony In December
Veterans Land Board Chairwoman and Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. encouraged Texans to help the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery (SVC) in Mission, Texas achieve its goal of having over 4,400 wreaths sponsored to lay at the graves of our nation's heroes.
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