Commissioner Buckingham Praises Map Donation from Former U.S. Ambassador to Texas General Land Office Archives
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is thrilled to announce the donation of eight maps to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Archives and Records Program, which houses 36 million documents and over 45,000 maps and sketches that detail the history of the state's public lands and is one of the premier cartographic resources for Texas. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Sergeant Francisco Barrientes Shares His Story of Service with the U.S. Army
The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. Today, we hear the story of U.S. Army Veteran Sergeant Francisco Barrientes, who served during the Vietnam War and received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Celebrates the Completion of Homeowner Assistance Program in Southeast Texas
Today in Beaumont, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. proudly announced the successful completion of the Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP) in Southeast Texas, a pivotal milestone in the region's recovery from Hurricane Harvey and other disasters. Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and Texas GLO Celebrate 2,000th Home Rebuilt in Houston and Harris County
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., proudly announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has rebuilt more than 2,000 homes in Houston and Harris County through the Homeowner Assistance Programs (HAP). This accomplishment is part of the ongoing recovery efforts following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey and other disasters, underscoring the GLO's long-term commitment to restoring and rebuilding communities across Texas."We are proud to celebrate rebuilding more than 2,000 homes for families in Houston and Harris County," said Commissioner Dawn Buckingham. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham, VLB Unveil P-51C Mustang Replica Aircraft at the New Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home in Fort Worth
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. was honored to unveil the P-51C Mustang Replica Aircraft at the new Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home in Fort Worth on Friday, August 2, 2024. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Bugler 2nd Class Glenn Morgan Shares His Story of Service with the U.S. Navy Aboard the USS Indianapolis
The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this special episode, we highlight the service of Bugler 2nd Class Veteran Glenn Morgan of the U.S. Navy, who sailed aboard the USS Indianapolis and survived the ship's sinking. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Seaman First Class L.D. Cox Shares His Story of Service with the U.S. Navy Aboard the USS Indianapolis
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. In this special episode, we highlight the service of a Veteran who sailed aboard the USS Indianapolis and survived the ship's sinking. Today, we hear the story of U.S. Navy Veteran Seaman First Class L.D. Cox and his experiences aboard the USS Indianapolis and after its tragic sinking.Cox was born on a farm in Sidney, Texas. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Applauds 115 Acre Land Donation for the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is excited to announce the dedication of 115 acres of land for the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene. In February 2024, Commissioner Buckingham sent a letter to the city's Mayor, Weldon Hurt, and the City Council members requesting that the land be donated to the VLB for the cemetery. Read More
Voices of Veterans: SSgt. William Yoss Shares His Story of Service in the U.S Army
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. In this episode, we hear the story of U.S. Army Veteran William Yoss. William Yoss, who served in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 45th Infantry Division, was born on December 26, 1930, in McAlester, Oklahoma. He grew up with both his parents and one brother. Read More
VOICES OF VETERANS: SSGT. WILLIAM YOSS SHARES HIS STORY OF SERVICE IN THE U.S ARMY
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. introduces the next installment of the series highlighting the Voices of Veterans oral history program. Listen to the story of U.S. Army Veteran William Yoss. Read More