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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Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces the 2026 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th Grade Texas Student
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the 2026 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th-grade Texas students is now open. The writing contest encourages students to explore topics in Texas history and culture, however big or small, that helped shape Texas.
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Voices of Veterans: Staff Sergeant John F. Bremer Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army Air Corps
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) John F. Bremer, Jr. who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII as a B-17 Aircraft Mechanic.
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Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and Texas GLO Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of City of Buffalo Wastewater Treatment Plant Project
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., today joined local leaders in Buffalo, Texas, to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the City of Buffalo’s improved Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Veterans Land Board's 2026 'Valentines for Vets' Campaign
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging Texans to participate in the VLB's campaign to send Valentines cards to the Veterans who reside in Texas' 10 State Veterans Homes. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the VLB urges Texans to take part in this mission to show these courageous men and women that they are valued in their communities.
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Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board's Increase of Home Loan Amount to $832,750
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the VLB has approved an increase for the VLB home loan amount from $806,500 to $832,750, an increase of $26,250.
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Voices of Veterans: Sergeant First Class Joe Carter Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. 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 Sergeant First Class (SFC) Joe Carter who served in the United States Army.
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Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Celebrates a Triumphant Year and Plans for Continued Success in 2026
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to share the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) most impactful accomplishments during her third year leading our state’s oldest agency that touches Texans’ lives every single day.
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Commissioner Buckingham Announces Partnership with U.S. Army Corp of Engineers for Stabilization and Nourishment Project at Sargent Beach
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce that the federal Sargent Beach Stabilization and Beach Nourishment project, led by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with the GLO, Matagorda County, and the Port of Bay City Authority, recently awarded a construction contract to Orion Government Services, LLC. This critical development means this highly anticipated and much needed project is one step closer to starting.
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