Commissioner Buckingham Announces VLB Voices of Veterans Program's Partnership with the Texas Oral History Locator Database at Baylor University
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. was honored to announce that the VLB Voices of Veterans Oral History Program is part of the Texas Oral History Locator Database (TOLD) at Baylor University.TOLD was created in 2022 by the Texas Oral History Association and Baylor University Institute of Oral History. This remarkable online database aims to identify and preserve as many oral history collections as possible. Read More
Voices of Veterans: JO1 Cindy Alvarez Shares Her 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 JO1 Cindy Alvarez who served in U.S. Read More
Bexar County to Host a Heroes Festival and Veterans Benefits Fair
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is inviting the media to attend the Bexar County Heroes Festival in San Antonio on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The festival will host the Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes Run beginning at 7:00 a.m. followed by a Veterans Benefits Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.WHO: Bexar County Heroes FestivalWHAT: Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes Run and Veteran Benefits FairWHEN: Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 7:00 a.m. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Cpl. Robert Shand 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 Cpl. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
On Wednesday, September 11 at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Pvt. Roger Orrin Dennis. Born on September 11, 1943, Pvt. Dennis served from March 1961 to November 1961. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces VLB's Veterans-Only Land Sale in October
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce the Texas Veterans Land Board's (VLB) Veterans-only land sale is now open for bidding.Five tracks in four counties, totaling over 10.5 acres, are available for purchase to Veterans and Military Members with minimum bid amounts listed. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Maj. Rosa Kissling Shares Her Story of Her Service in the U.S. Air Force
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 Maj. Rosa Kissling who served in United States Air Force.Despite being born in Hawaii, Kissling grew up in the Philippines. It was during her childhood that she discovered her passion for travel and exploration. Read More
Continued Service: U.S. Air Force Veteran and Texas Senator Bob Hall Shares His Story of Service
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 Senator Bob Hall. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board's TREC Continuing Education Course
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to highlight that the VLB's Texas Real Estate Commission-approved (TREC) Continuing Education course is now available to REALTORS. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Maj. Sharon Frederick Shares Her Story of Service with the U.S. Air Force
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 Maj. Sharon Frederick, who served in the U.S. Read More