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Press Releases

Four Veterans Homes Recognized with the "2024 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award"

Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham M.D., along with the the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB), announced that four Texas State Veterans Homes have been honored with the prestigious "2024 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award” for providing exceptional care and support to our nation’s Veterans. Read More


Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery

On Friday, March 15, at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Read More


American Veterans Traveling Tribute Comes to William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple

Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham M.D. reminds Texans and Veterans that The American Veterans Traveling Tribute's (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will be on display for the public at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH) in Temple from Thursday, March 14 to Friday, March 15, 2024."Remembering and respecting our Veterans for the selfless sacrifices they have made is one of our greatest responsibilities as citizens of this state and nation," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More


Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery Receives Operational Excellence Award from National Cemetery Administration

Today, the Veterans Land Board (VLB) is proud to announce that the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen has been honored with the prestigious Operational Excellence Award by the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.The Operational Excellence Award is bestowed upon cemeteries that significantly surpass the quality standards set forth by the NCA's Compliance Review Program, which conducts thorough inspections every three years. Read More


Commissioner Buckingham Announces New Installment of VLB Continued Service Series

Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the next installment of the VLB "Continued Service Series" featuring U.S. Air Force Veteran and Texas State Representative Carl Tepper.The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the VLB started this initiative with the goal of highlighting members of the Texas Legislature who are Veterans of the Armed Forces. Read More


Commissioner Buckingham Announces VLB Partnership with Texas Veterans Network

Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the VLB is partnering with the Texas Veterans Network (TVN), powered by Combined Arms. Through this partnership, VLB will connect even more Veterans, Service Members, and their families with state benefits."Here at the VLB, it is our mission to provide Veterans, Service Members, and their families with the best package of benefits in the country," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More


Commissioner Buckingham Applauds Outpouring of Support for VLB's 'Valentines for Vets' Program

Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. applauds the incredible outpouring of support for VLB's 'Valentines for Vets' program from across Texas and the nation. Read More


Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Veterans Land Board Continued Service Series

Today, Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. Read More


City of Killeen Takes Over Daily Operations of Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery

Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the City of Killeen has officially taken over daily operations of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. The VLB still owns and oversees the cemetery and will provide the city with the funding for all salaries, employee benefits, and daily operating supplies. Read More


VLB Recognizes Top Lenders and Loan Officers of 2023

Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the VLB Veterans Housing Assistance Program's top lenders and loan officers of 2023.Last year, this essential program helped more than 2,000 Texas Veterans purchase a new home. Read More