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
VLB, Texas Veterans Commission, and the University of Texas at Tyler to Host East Texas Back 2 School Veterans Resource Fair
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to invite members of the press to attend the East Texas Back 2 School Veterans Resource Fair on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the University Center Ballroom on the UT Tyler campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Lieutenant Laura Koerner Shares Her Story of Service with the U.S. Navy
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 Lieutenant Laura Koerner who served in the U.S. Navy.At only 17,and having never been to the ocean, Koerner attended the United States Naval Academy and was at the top of her class throughout her time in school. Read More
Texas General Land Office Announces Dune And Structure Emergency Rules For Tropical Storm Alberto And Hurricane Beryl Recovery
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced emergency rules adopted by the Texas General Land Office regarding Emergency Dune Restoration, Stabilization and Repair of Damaged Habitable Structures, and Repair and Shortening of Dune Walkovers. Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Announces $66.4 Million In Newly Approved Regional Mitigation Program Projects
Today Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $66,402,284 in regional mitigation funds to improve, roads, water detention, drainage and sewer systems in the cities of Baytown, Brenham, Centerville, Charlotte, Corpus Christi, Houston, Jasper, Plantersville, Seadrift, Waelder, as well as Fort Bend, Grimes and Matagorda counties. Read More
COMMISSIONER DAWN BUCKINGHAM ANNOUNCES $66.4 MILLION IN NEWLY APPROVED REGIONAL MITIGATION PROGRAM PROJECTS
Today Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $66,402,284 in regional mitigation funds to improve, roads, water detention, drainage and sewer systems in the cities of Baytown, Brenham, Centerville, Charlotte, Corpus Christi, Houston Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Recruits the San Antonio Missions Baseball Team and a Roster of Abuelitas to Help Texans Be Prepared!
Today Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office will be pitching a new baseball themed public outreach campaign with major league messages to keep Texans safe on and off the field this summer. Read More
¡La Comisionada Dawn Buckingham Recluta al Equipo de Béisbol de las Misiones de San Antonio y una Lista de Abuelitas para Ayudar a los Tejanos a Estar Preparados!
Hoy la Comisionada Dawn Buckingham, M.D., anunció que la Texas General Land Office (GLO) lanzará una nueva campaña de divulgación pública con el tema del béisbol y mensajes de las grandes ligas para mantener seguros a los tejanos dentro y fuera del campo este verano. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Cmdr. James Groesbeck Shares His Story of Service with the U.S. Navy
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 Cmdr. James Groesbeck, who served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the invasion of France.James Groesbeck, who served in the U.S Navy for 22 years and took part in the amphibious landings at Sicily and Southern France was born May 26, 1921, in El Paso, Texas. Read More