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
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery
On Friday, February 2nd at 10:00 a.m. sharp, the Rio Grande State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Corporal (CPL) Nicolas Lopez. Born on September 10, 1935, CPL Lopez served from January 1954 to December 1957. CPL Lopez received the National Defense Service Medal for his service to our nation.U.S. Marine Veteran Darrell D. Collins Unaccompanied Veteran Burial CPL Lopez is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that this U.S. Marine Corps Veteran is not buried alone. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Veterans Land Board's 'Valentines for Veterans' Campaign
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. encouraged Texans to participate in the VLB's campaign to send Valentines cards to the Veterans who reside in Texas' nine State Veterans Homes. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
On Wednesday, January 10th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Darrell D. Collins. Born on June 16, 1968, SSGT Collins served from February 1989 to April 2005. SSGT Collins received the National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his service to our nation.U.S. Marine Veteran Darrell D. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board's Increase of Home Loan Amount to $766,550
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the VLB has approved an increase for the VLB home loan amount from $726,200 to $766,550."Working to expand opportunities and support for Texans Veterans is one of my top priorities as VLB Chairwoman," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
City of Killeen Enters into Contract with Veterans Land Board Over Daily Operations of Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Killeen City Council voted 6-0 for the City of Killeen to enter into a contractual agreement with the VLB regarding 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
Commissioner Buckingham Announces 2023 Holiday Wreath Laying Ceremonies at Abilene, Corpus Christi and Mission Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
Today, Veterans Land Board Chairwoman and Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the 2023 Holiday Wreath Laying Ceremonies at Abilene, Corpus Christi and Mission Texas State Veterans Cemeteries on Saturday, December 16. This year, the VLB is working with Wreaths Across America at three VLB cemeteries to ensure all of our Veterans and family members are honored and remembered.RSVPs are not required to attend ceremonies. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Customer Satisfaction Score of Over 99% for Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that 99.03% of all respondents questioned through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 2023 National Cemetery Administration State and Tribal Veterans Cemeteries Satisfaction Survey were satisfied with their overall experience at all four of the VLB's Texas State Veteran Cemeteries. Read More