Voices of Veterans: Chief Petty Officer Lee Reese Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy
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 Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Lee Reese, who served in the U.S. Navy.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Clean Coast Texas Interactive Virtual Tour Highlighting Solutions for Texas Coastal Communities
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has launched an interactive virtual tour through its Clean Coast Texas initiative showcasing stormwater practices designed to improve water quality and build resilience across Texas coastal communities.
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Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Announces $24 Million in Newly Approved Regional Mitigation Program Grants
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $24,024,600 in regional mitigation funds to improve critical infrastructure, including roads, drainage, sewer systems, and water detention in Kendall County and the cities of Caldwell, Marion and Victoria.
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Commissioner Buckingham Applauds Retraction of Endangered Species Act Lesser Prairie-Chicken Final Listing Rule
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce that a Final Listing Rule designating two Distinct Population Segments of the Lesser Prairie Chicken has been vacated, marking a significant victory over the Biden administration’s politically weaponized use of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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Voices of Veterans: Chief Warrant Officer 4 George Wise Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Coast Guard
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 Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CWO 4) George Wise who served in U.S. Coast Guard.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Wraps Up the GLO's 2025 Summer Internship Program
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to close out the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) 2025 Summer Internship Program. During June and July, student interns from universities across Texas dedicated their time and skills to supporting several departments in the GLO.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham, Gulf of America Alliance Announce Successful Removal of Abandoned Vessels Near Galveston Island
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO), in coordination with the Gulf of America Alliance (GOAA), supported the removal of five abandoned vessels from South Galveston County totaling approximately 21,040 pounds of debris.
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Voices of Veterans: Sergeant Henry Banh Shares His Story of Service in the United States Marines
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 (Sgt.) Henry Banh who served in the United States Marines Corps.
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Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Announces $13 Million in Newly Approved Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (DRRP) Projects
Today, Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $13,000,000 in Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (DRRP) funds for affordable infrastructure projects in...
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CANCELED: Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
The Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for Sergeant Major David Case Phillips at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, has been canceled.
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