Cmr. George P. Bush invites young Texans to sign up for Alamo Summer Camp!
Texas General Land Commissioner George P. Bush invites children ages 8 to 13 to be a part of San Antonio's Tricentennial Celebration with the Alamo Summer Camp. Learn about the people and places that made San Antonio what it is today and the Alamo's part in Texas' rich history."As a former teacher and father of two boys, I am proud of these young Texans who are excited to attend summer camp at Texas' favorite history classroom - the Alamo," said Commissioner George P. Bush. Read More
Mapping Texas: From Frontier to the Lone Star State exhibit heading to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is proud to announce that the Mapping Texas: From Frontier to the Lone Star State exhibit will be on display at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum starting April 20, 2018. The exhibit features maps dating between 1513-1957. The works in this exhibition are reproductions from the archival collection of the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and Houston map collectors Frank and Carol Holcomb."I'm pleased to be able to partner with the George H.W. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush: Exciting discoveries made during Alamo cannon restoration
Tuesday the Alamo welcomed the return of two historic cannons used during the 1836 Siege and Battle of the Alamo back to the Alamo grounds. The battle cannons revealed some surprising secrets during their conservation at the Texas A&M Conservation Research Lab in College Station, Texas. Read More
Dallas Genealogical Society Conserves Republic and Early Statehood Documents and Map at Texas General Land Office with $7500 Donation
Commissioner George P. Bush today announced the recent donation of $7500 to the Texas General Land Office's Save Texas History program from the Dallas Genealogical Society to conserve the Peters Colony Records, along with an 1858 Map of The Surveyed Part of Peters Colony Texas. "I am pleased that the Dallas Genealogical Society is supporting our efforts to Save Texas History by making this generous donation," said Commissioner George P. Bush. Read More
Texas Land Cmr. George P. Bush's statement regarding U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO
AUSTIN - Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement regarding the announcement that the United States will withdraw its membership to the United Nations Educational, Scientific Cultural Organization (UNESCO):"I join Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in praising President Trump's strong show of support for Israel. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces conservation effort for 1836 Alamo battle cannons
Monday, Oct. 2, Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush and the Alamo concluded Cannon Fest, a weekend-long event exploring the artillery of the Texas Revolution, by announcing conservation efforts for the Alamo's seven 1836 battle cannons. Preservation work will be performed in partnership with the Texas A&M University Conservation Research Lab in College Station, Texas. Read More
Get your ticket for the 8th Annual Save Texas History Symposium: Texas and the Great War
AUSTIN - Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging Texas veterans and military history fans of all ages to get their tickets to the Texas General Land Office's 8th Annual Save Texas History Symposium entitled Texas and the Great War. This year's two-day conference will commemorate the centennial of American involvement in World War I and will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Commons Learning Center at the University of Texas' Pickle Campus in north Austin."World War I was one of the defining conflicts in world history," said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush and Mayor Ivy Taylor Congratulate Camp Alamo Art Contest Winners
SAN ANTONIO - Cmr. George P. Bush and Mayor Ivy Taylor are thrilled to congratulate three local students who were recently named winners of the 2017 Camp Alamo Art Contest. This spring, students ages 9 - 13 were invited to submit art projects illustrating what the Alamo means to them. Three winners were chosen to receive full scholarships to Camp Alamo, an annual, week-long summer camp on the Alamo grounds. On Friday, two of the winners, Hayley Dodge and Giana N. Acosta, met with San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor at City Hall. Read More
Commissioner George P. Bush statement in response to suspicious packages reported in the Alamo Complex area
AUSTIN - Today agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and officers from the San Antonio Police Department responded to reports of suspicious packages in the area of Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse adjacent to the Alamo Complex. Alamo Rangers coordinated with these agencies to secure the grounds and assist with keeping people safe. Read More
Commissioner Bush, Alamo leaders praise Texas Legislature for fully funding the Alamo
AUSTIN - Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today applauded the Members of the 85th Legislature for fully funding his request for $75 million for the Alamo, the Cradle of Texas Liberty, in its biennial budget. Commissioner Bush sought the funds to preserve and protect the historic buildings of the Alamo Church and Long Barrack and to continue the unprecedented progress that has been made on the Alamo Master Plan. Read More