Voices of Veterans: Lt. Eldon Bielss Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army, Air Corps During WWII
The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Lt. Eldon Bielss who served in United States Army during WWII. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Two Texas State Veterans Homes Received the Commitment to Quality Bronze Award
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH) in Big Spring and the Frank M. Tejeda TSVH in Floresville received the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) Commitment to Quality Bronze Award. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Sergeant Francisco Barrientes Shares His Story of Service with the U.S. Army
The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. Today, we hear the story of U.S. Army Veteran Sergeant Francisco Barrientes, who served during the Vietnam War and received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham, VLB Unveil P-51C Mustang Replica Aircraft at the New Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home in Fort Worth
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. was honored to unveil the P-51C Mustang Replica Aircraft at the new Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home in Fort Worth on Friday, August 2, 2024. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Bugler 2nd Class Glenn Morgan Shares His Story of Service with the U.S. Navy Aboard the USS Indianapolis
The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this special episode, we highlight the service of Bugler 2nd Class Veteran Glenn Morgan of the U.S. Navy, who sailed aboard the USS Indianapolis and survived the ship's sinking. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Seaman First Class L.D. Cox Shares His Story of Service with the U.S. Navy Aboard the USS Indianapolis
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. In this special episode, we highlight the service of a Veteran who sailed aboard the USS Indianapolis and survived the ship's sinking. Today, we hear the story of U.S. Navy Veteran Seaman First Class L.D. Cox and his experiences aboard the USS Indianapolis and after its tragic sinking.Cox was born on a farm in Sidney, Texas. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Applauds 115 Acre Land Donation for the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is excited to announce the dedication of 115 acres of land for the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene. In February 2024, Commissioner Buckingham sent a letter to the city's Mayor, Weldon Hurt, and the City Council members requesting that the land be donated to the VLB for the cemetery. Read More
Voices of Veterans: SSgt. William Yoss Shares His Story of Service in the U.S Army
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. In this episode, we hear the story of U.S. Army Veteran William Yoss. William Yoss, who served in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 45th Infantry Division, was born on December 26, 1930, in McAlester, Oklahoma. He grew up with both his parents and one brother. Read More
VOICES OF VETERANS: SSGT. WILLIAM YOSS SHARES HIS STORY OF SERVICE IN THE U.S ARMY
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. introduces the next installment of the series highlighting the Voices of Veterans oral history program. Listen to the story of U.S. Army Veteran William Yoss. Read More
VLB, Texas Veterans Commission, and the University of Texas at Tyler to Host East Texas Back 2 School Veterans Resource Fair
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to invite members of the press to attend the East Texas Back 2 School Veterans Resource Fair on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the University Center Ballroom on the UT Tyler campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More