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Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Galveston County Residents to Participate in Free Vessel Turn-In Event

Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is encouraging Galveston County residents to help keep the Texas coast clean by participating in the Galveston County Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP), which is made available by reservation only.

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Voices of Veterans: Sergeant Gerald Counts Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army

The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Sergeant Gerald Counts who served in the United States Army during World War II.

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Commissioner Buckingham Announces VLB's Veterans-Only Land Sale Happening Now

Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce the Texas Veterans Land Board's (VLB) Veterans-only land sale is now open for bidding.

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Voices of Veterans: Seaman 2nd Class Albert Kamenicky Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy during WWII

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. This week, as we approach the 83rd anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, we highlight the service of Seaman 2nd Class Albert Kamenicky's service in the U.S. Navy during WWII.

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Voices of Veterans: Staff Sergeant John Latta Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Marine Corps

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. This week, we highlight the service of Staff Sergeant John Latta, who served in the United States Marine Corps.

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Commissioner Buckingham Announces The Jocelyn Initiative and Kicks Off GLO Texas Border Wall Construction

Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. held a press conference celebrating the commencement of border wall construction on the General Land Office's (GLO) newly-acquired 1,402-acre ranch along the Rio Grande at Starr County's border with Mexico.

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Voices of Veterans: PTR1 James Rothermel Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy During WWII

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.

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Voices of Veterans: Clovis Thompson Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Marines during WWII

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. This week, we highlight the service of Clovis Thompson who served in the U.S. Marines during WWII.Thompson was born and raised in Paducah, Texas on a 320-acre farm with seven brothers and sisters. After graduating from Valley View Rural High School, Thompson moved to Lubbock started roofing with Lideck Roofing Company in 1941 before deciding to join the Corps.

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Texas General Land Office Recognized For Participating in 'We Hire Vets' Program by Texas Workforce Commission

Today, The Texas General Land Office is being recognized by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) for hiring Veterans and participating in the "We Hire Vets" program, an employer recognition program which recognizes Texas employers whose workforce is composed of at least 10 percent military veterans."As Texas Land Commissioner and as Chairwoman of the Veterans Land Board, it is an honor to hire the men and women who have served our country proudly throughout the world, helping them continue their service to all Texans at the GLO," said Commissioner Dawn B

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