Voices of Veterans: LCDR James Bernsen Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy During the Iraq/Afghanistan War
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 Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) James Bernsen who served in the U.S. Navy During the Iraq/Afghanistan War.
Read MoreLand Commissioner Buckingham Announces Applications Are Now Being Accepted for 2026 GLO Summer Internship Program
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Summer Internship Program, a paid full-time, in-person program running from June 1 through July 31, 2026.
Read MoreLand Commissioner Buckingham Shares Results of the 2026 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to share the success of the 2026 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups in the Coastal Bend and South Padre Island.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
On Friday, February 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Sergeant Dennis Michael Anderson.
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Voices of Veterans: Commander Chaplain Richmond E. Stoglin Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy and Marine 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 Commander Chaplain Richmond E. Stoglin, who served in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Combined $100,000 Increase in VLB's Land Loan Amounts
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to announce that the VLB has approved an increase for the VLB standard land loan amount from $150,000 to $200,000 and the dual-spouse land loan amount from $225,000 to $275,000, effective Monday, February 9, 2026.
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Support a Veteran, Send a Valentine During Veteran 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 support a Veteran by participating 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 Encourages Texans to Honor All Who Have Sacrificed and Served During Texas Military Heroes Week
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging all Texans to honor our military heroes, both those who have sacrificed everything in the name of freedom and served on behalf of the Lone Star State, during Texas Military Heroes Week, Monday, February 2 to February 6, 2026.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
On Friday, February 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy Veteran Damage Controlman Petty Officer Second Class (DC2)
Charles Douglas Stanley.
Land Commissioner Buckingham Applauds the Success of the Galveston County Vessel Turn-In Program
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the results of the Galveston County Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP). During the free three-day derelict vessel turn-in event on January 18, 20 and 21, 2026, Galveston County residents relinquished 28 boats totaling over 470 linear feet and 250 gallons of oil and fuel that was safely removed and disposed of. In addition, three batteries and two fire extinguishers were also safely removed.
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