Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Monday, January 28th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Joseph Walker, a United States Air Force Veteran. Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery staff has coordinated with the Fort Hood Casualty Office to ensure that Walker will receive full military honors. Read More
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home to Host Disabled American Veterans Chapter Recognition Lunch
Today the Ussery Roan State Veterans Home located in Amarillo, Texas announced that they have received their latest piece of innovative technology - a Snoezelen machine for the benefit of their veterans. The Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home has been able to purchase a Snoezelen machine to assist residents in therapeutic relaxation. The snoezelen machine was originally designed to help kids with autism and is now making its way to millions of people nationwide with sensory therapeutic needs. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces freeze on VLB loans for federal employees
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that due to the federal government shutdown, the Veterans Land Board unanimously voted to place a freeze on loan payments for federal employees who are Veterans and hold a home or land loan with the Veterans Land Board. To be eligible, Veterans must contact their loan servicer and provide verification of furlough. “Our Veterans are a valuable asset to our nation and the great State of Texas. Read More
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Ronnie Leroy Newcomer, a United States Army Veteran.Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery staff has coordinated with the Fort Hood Casualty Office to ensure that Newcomer will receive full military honors. Read More
Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Coastal Bend hosts Wreaths Across America ceremony
Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bushannounced that the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will host its annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 15th at 11:00 a.m. Each December, National Wreaths Across America Day serves to honor and remember our fallen soldiers and the sacrifice that they have made for our great nation. Read More
Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene hosts Wreaths Across America ceremony
Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bushannounced that the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene will host its annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 15th at 11:00 a.m. Each December, National Wreaths Across America Day serves to honor and remember our fallen soldiers and the sacrifice that they have made for our great nation. Read More
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Rio Grande State Veterans Cemetery
November 19th, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Private Frist Class Ronald Barker, a United States Marine Corps Veteran. Private First Class Barker served in the Marine Corps from January 11th, 1954, to January 11th, 1957.Rio Grande Valley Cemetery staff has coordinated with the cemetery's Honor Guard to ensure that Private First Class Barker will receive full military honors. Read More
Cmr. Bush on sunset committee vote to adopt School Land Board staff report
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement after the Sunset Committee voted to adopt the School Land Board staff report. Recommendations 4 and 5 were withdrawn.“I am pleased that the Texas Legislature has taken note of the School Land Board’s impressive performance and financial gains,” said Commissioner George P. Bush. “Our young Texans are the future of this great state. The Board remains committed to working with the SBOE to ensure we continue to act in the best interest of Texas public schools. Read More
Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home to salute World War II veteran Doyle Taylor on 100th birthday
Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bushannounced the city of Bonham will designate Friday, November 16, 2018, as Doyle Taylor Day in honor of the Navy veteran’s 100th birthday. The proclamation will be read Friday morning at a private reception at the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home. Taylor, a resident at the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home, will celebrate his 100th birthday with his sister, two grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren during the reception, which begins at 11 a.m. at the Veterans home located at 1300 Seven Oaks Road, Bonham, Texas. Read More
Behind the scenes look: Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home
The Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home is set to open in the spring of 2019. On Friday, October 26th, 2018 Texas General Land Commissioner George P. Bush led a behind the scenes tour to give the public a first look at the progress made on this exciting development in our community. The Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home represents over a $44 million dollar investment in the city and will provide over 120-140 full and part-time jobs for the city of Houston. Read More