MEDIA ADVISORY: MILITARY ARTWORK UNVEILING BY LOCAL MARINE VETERAN
On Wednesday, December 18, 2019 the Lamun-Lusk Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home will showcase custom designed Military art work by one of their local Marine Veterans. Gerald King, local Marine Veteran from Coahoma, Texas has custom designed and painted metal Military art work representing each Military Branch: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy as well as the POW, the American Flag and the Texas Flag. Read More
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for William Thomas Warren. Born on March 27, 1944, Mr. Warren served in the United States Army from September 4,1962 to September 3,1965 and served in the United States Coast Guard from September 13,1973 to September 12,1977.Mr. Warren is not expected to have anyone attend his burial. Read More
VIETNAM VETERANS COMMEMORATION CEREMONY
On Saturday, December 7, 2019 the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will host a Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Ceremony. The ceremony will feature Vietnam Veteran Wayne Porter, as the keynote speaker. As part of the ceremony, members of the Molino de Viento Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) out of Dalhart will present our Vietnam Veterans with the Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Lapel Pin. The Vietnam Veterans at the Veterans Administrations Community Living Center will also be recognized by the DAR during the ceremony.Ve Read More
100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR JANICE BRADLEY
Tuesday, December 3, the Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home will host a 100th birthday celebration for Veterans Land Board resident, Mrs. Janice Bradley at 3:00 p.m.Born in Ozana, Texas, Janice Bradley devoted her early years to investing in our student’s education as a high school teacher. As the war broke out, Janice enlisted in the military in 1942. She was assigned to the 1040th Army Air Force Base Unit as a Medical Laboratory Technician and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. In 1945, she was honorably discharged. Read More
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for AR Lewis Adkins Jr. Born on October 19, 1945, Mr. Adkins served in the United States Navy from February 11, 1963 to October 18, 1966.Mr. Adkins is not expected to have anyone attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that our United States Navy Veteran is not buried alone. Read More
WWII VETERAN REQUESTS 100 CARDS FOR 100th BIRTHDAY
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush (Chairman of the Veterans Land Board) asked the community for help in ensuring WWII Army Veteran Janice Bradley receives 100 birthday cards for her centennial birthday. It’s not every day that a WWII Veteran turns 100 years old. On Tuesday, December 3, WWII United States Army Veteran Janice Bradley will turn 100 years young. Janice Bradley proudly served in WWII in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) as a SSGT. Read More
VETERANS DAY PARADE HOSTED BY WATKINS-LOGAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
On Saturday, November 9, the Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day parade and cookout. This event is held annually to honor our Veterans on the day set aside to recognize the service and sacrifice of those who have served in our nation's Armed Forces. A patriotic parade honoring Veterans through the expansive grounds of the home will kick-off at 11:00 a.m. A cookout open to all will follow the parade.Veterans Day Parade and Cookout Saturday, November 9, 2019 11:00 a.m. Read More
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY AT CLYDE W. COSPER TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
On November 11, 2019 at 11:00 am, the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day Ceremony and Luncheon. The ceremony will feature Captain Travis Kelly, a decorated Army service member, as a guest speaker. The ceremony will include the posting of the colors by Texoma Composite Squadron-262 Civil Air Patrol, a pledge of allegiance, the singing of the national anthem, and special music performances. A BBQ lunch will be served following the ceremony.Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2019 Ceremony 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Luncheon 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Read More
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SP4 Whittington. Born on February 5, 1940, Mr. Jack Parker Whittington served in the United States Army from February 16, 1960 to August 5, 1963. SP4 Jack Whittington received a Good Conduct Medal and a Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle and Pistol).Mr. Whittington is not expected to have anyone attend his burial. Read More
ABILENE VETERAN CEMETERY TO RECEIVE GRANT FOR ADDITIONAL EXPANSION
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush released the following statement celebrating the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) announcement awarding $1.1 million in grant funding for additional expansion improvements to the Abilene Texas State Veterans Cemetery.“Once again, the VA has decided to invest in Texas Veterans,” said Chairman Bush. “Honoring our Veterans in their final resting place is a task the Veterans Land Board takes with sincerity and pride. Read More