Texas State Veterans Home in Temple to Hold Military Ball on Veterans Day
Wednesday evening the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple will host its annual Veterans Military Ball with guest speaker, Colonel Mark W. Thompson. Troops from Ft. Hood and the 2nd Battalion 8th US Cavalry Regiment will provide the color guard and will be joined by the 206th Military Intelligence Battalion, which will help serve dinner to the veterans and will participate in the meet and greet portion of the evening. Read More
Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home to Host Veterans Day Parade and Cookout
The Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day parade and cookout at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. This second annual event will feature a patriotic parade honoring veterans through the expansive grounds of the home and will be followed by a large, free cookout which is open to all.WHAT: Veterans Day parade and cookout (rain or shine!)WHERE: Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home, 11466 Honor Lane (Hwy 155) Tyler, TX 75708WHEN: 11 a.m. - Wednesday, Nov. Read More
Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham to Host Veterans Day Program
The Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day program at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. This event will feature an address by Sen. Bob Hall, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Also taking part will be the Dodd City Elementary Honor Choir and Band, the Ector BETA Club and the North Texas Patriot Guard Riders. The program is free and open to all.WHO: Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans HomeWHAT: Veterans Day programWHERE: 1300 Seven Oaks Rd. Bonham, TX 75418WHEN: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015Opened in 2001, the Clyde W. Read More
Veterans Day to be honored with celebrations across Texas
The Texas General Land Office and Veterans Land Board are honoring veterans with celebrations across the state all week long. Several celebrations will be taking place on Wednesday - Veterans Day - at all eight of the VLB's Texas State Veterans Homes. Additionally Commissioner George P. Read More
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home in Amarillo to Host Veterans Day Celebration
The Ussery Roan Texas Veterans Home Veterans Day in Amarillo will host its annual Veterans Day celebration at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The event honoring the brave men and women who served our country will feature presentation of the colors by Tascosa High School ROTC Color Guard. Chaplains Bryan Tacket and Darrell Burton will be opening and closing the event with prayer and the Bushland High School Choir will provide musical entertainment. Read More
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home in Big Spring to Host Veterans Day Program
The Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home will host several Veterans Day celebrations throughout the week including all-day events starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. The day-of events will feature performances by the local cheerleading, dance, and choral student groups and refreshments provided by the Steer Football Team and Comfort Keepers. At 3:30 p.m. a balloon release ceremony will take place honoring community veterans and those we have lost in the past year. Read More
GLO Save Texas History Symposium Reception to Feature Special Guest Dr. Douglas Brinkley, Nationally Renowned Historian
On Saturday, Nov. 14, Land Commissioner George P. Bush will be joined by several well-known special guests at the VIP Meet & Greet and Save Texas History Reception at the Texas Capitol Visitors Center to help raise funds for this essential program. One of the special guests joining Commissioner Bush to celebrate the Save Texas History program is Dr. Douglas Brinkley, Professor of History, Rice University, CNN Presidential Historian and author of the forthcoming book Rightful Heritage: Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Land of America."WHO: Texas General Land Office, Dr. Read More
GLO Save Texas History Symposium Reception to Feature Special Guest Chet Garner - The Daytripper
On Saturday, Nov. 14, Land Commissioner George P. Bush will be joined by several well-known special guests at the VIP Meet & Greet and Save Texas History Reception at the Texas Capitol Visitors Center to help raise funds for this essential program. Read More
Veterans Land Board Announces Changes at Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
Today the Texas General Land Office and Veterans Land Board are happy to announce changes to a handful of policies. The State Veterans Cemeteries are a special resting place for our veterans and their families. And now it will be easier than ever for those families to stay together. As of November 1st the GLO and VLB will be waiving all fees for the burial, ash spreading or columbarium interment of military spouses."Sometimes the right thing to do is an easy choice, and this is one of those instances," said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. "Texas is home to over 1.7 million veterans. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush to honor Dallas-area veteran as the winner of the "Roof for Vets" program
On Wednesday Commissioner George P. Bush will honor a Dallas-area veteran as the winner of the "Roof for Vets" program. Joseph Tienter, a disabled vet whose roof is falling apart, will have a new roof installed during the day. Commissioner Bush will deliver brief remarks saluting Army Specialist 4th Class Tienter and praising programs like "Roof for Vets" for honoring our American heroes.WHAT: Commissioner George P. Read More