Texas State Veterans Cemetery Staffing Transition
The Veterans Land Board (VLB) has previously contracted with a vendor to conduct the day to day operations of our four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries. Under the direction of Commissioner Bush and our Cemetery Director Eric Brown, the Texas State Veterans Cemeteries have exponentially grown and continuously received additional grant funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs. As such, the need for improvements in daily operations has substantially increased. Ultimately, the Veterans Land Board and the former vendor could not come to an agreement on certain contract terms. 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 Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for EN2 Bruce David Clements. Clements served in the United States Navy Branch from 1968 to 1971 and holds the rank, EN2. Clements has also been awarded the Navy Commendation Medal with Valor device, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal/Service ribbon. Clements is not expected to have anyone attend his funeral. Read More
Unaccompanied Veteran burial to be held at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SGT Andrew Cavazos Ybarra. Ybarra served in the United States Air Force from 1975 to 1979.Ybarra is not expected to have anyone attend his funeral. Please help us spread the word and ensure that our United States Air Force Veteran is not buried alone. 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, March 28th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SP4 Jack Dillard Richardson. Born in July of 1947, Richardson served as a United States Army Veteran from 1967 to 1970 and holds the rank, SP4. Read More
Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration
On Friday, March 29th, theLamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Homewill host a Vietnam Veterans Day event at2:00 p.m. The community is invitedto join the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Home as we celebrate our Texas Veterans who honorably served in Vietnam. Veterans will be honored during our Welcome Home Pinning Ceremony. This year we will be pinning 19 new Vietnam Veterans and honoring over 50 Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our nation during the Vietnam war. Major Shawn Lynch, a United States Army soldier, will deliver keynote remarks. Read More
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home Medal of Honor Celebration
On Monday, March 25th, 2019 the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will be hosting an event to celebrate National Medal of Honor day. Ussery Roan is excited to host the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum as they bring Charles Roan's Congressional Medal of Honor to the facility. This is the first time Mr. Roan's Medal of Honor will have a presence in the State Veterans Home in which is named after him. Mr. Don Sherman and Mr. Kevin Black from the American Legion in Claude Texas, home of Charles Roan, will give a brief history lesson about Mr. Roan and how he earned his Medal of Honor. Read More
Vietnam Veterans Day Recreation and Performance
On Friday, March 29th, the Frank M. TejedaTexas State Veterans Home will host a Vietnam Veterans Day event at 1:30 p.m. including a performance by ReCreation at 2 p.m. The community is invited to join the Frank M. Tejeda Veterans Home as we celebrate our Texas Veterans who honorably served in Vietnam. The event will kick off with a “Welcome Home” speech from Daniel Medrano, former president of the Vietnam Veterans Association from 2006 to 2014. Read More
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at Rio Grande Valley Texas State Veterans Cemetery
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that TODAY Friday, March 15th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. SHARP, the Rio Grande Valley Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Specialist James Sabatke. Born in March of 1960, Sabatke served as a United States Army Veteran from 1977 to 1985 as an Attack Helicopter Repair Specialist.Sabatke is not expected to have anyone attend his funeral, as no next-of-kin are able to attend. Please help us spread the word and ensure that our United States Army Veteran is not buried alone. Read More
In response to the Houston Chronicle
Last week, the Houston Chronicle laid out what it believes to be a story of untold government corruption and secrecy behind the Texas Permanent School Fund. However, much of this so-called “investigation” attempts to prove a thesis rather than informing the community of school funding mechanisms. Read More
Texas General Land Office selects projects for funding under the Texas Coastal Management program
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the selection of nineteen projects for funding under the Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP) Grant Cycle 24, awarding approximately $1.74 million in federal funds to improve the management of the state's coastal resources and ensure the long-term ecological and economic productivity of the coast. Applications considered for funding include studies and projects intended to address habitat restoration, coastal erosion, mitigate the effect of coastal erosion, or maintain or enhance beach stability or width. Read More