Voices of Veterans: Seaman Second Class Lorrie Henderson Shares Her Story of Service During the End of World War II
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. Navy Veteran Lorrie Henderson. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Enlists the State of Texas to Sue Biden Over Job-Crushing Power Plant Rules
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., enlisted the State of Texas to sue the Biden Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over strict guidelines that seek to eliminate nearly all the United States natural gas and coal-fired power plant carbon emissions over the next two decades. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
On Friday, May 24th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Private First Class (PFC) Paul Glyn Edgeman. Born on November 28, 1959, PFC Edgeman served from May 1977 to May 1979. U.S. Army Veteran Paul Glyn Edgeman Unaccompanied Veteran Burial PFC Edgeman is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that this U.S. Army Veteran is not buried alone. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Report Storm Damage
Today Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., released a new video on social media encouraging residents in communities impacted by recent severe weather to report damage to homes and businesses using the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s (TDEM) Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) survey. iSTAT surveys can be filled out in English and Spanish at damage.tdem.texas.gov. Click for Video“Texas General Land Office stands ready to help our communities with housing recovery efforts, if federal funds are allocated,” said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Continues Series on General Land Office’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. introduced the next series installment highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of Texas Veteran Bud Farrell.To Listen to Mr. Farrell tell his story, visit VoicesofVeterans.org.Mr. Farrell grew up in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during World War II. He was inspired to join the U.S. Air Force by the service of his good friend, Ed Jeffries, who served during World War II as a gunner and flight engineer. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Secures General Land Office Ownership of Alamo Cenotaph
Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham is proud to announce the General Land Office has now obtained ownership of the historic Alamo Cenotaph. This landmark decision was voted on in the San Antonio City Council Meeting this morning."I'm proud to announce the General Land Office now has complete control of the Cenotaph. Ensuring this precious piece of Texas history is preserved and remains standing tall in its place has been my steadfast promise to all Texans," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
On Monday, May 6th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy and U.S. Public Health Service Veteran Petty Officer First Class (PO1) Craig Michael Poole. Born on September 14, 1951, PO1 Poole served from December 1969 to December 1980 with the U.S. Navy and from June 1984 to December 1992 with the U.S. Public Health Service. PO1 Poole received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal for his service to our nation. U.S. Navy and U.S. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Sends Letter to Biden Administration Opposing Proposed Second Offshore Wind Sale in Gulf of Mexico
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. submitted a letter in opposition to the Biden Administration's second proposal for an offshore wind energy sale. The proposed auction, spearheaded by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) covers four offshore areas in the Gulf of Mexico, totaling 410,060 acres. "As Texas Land Commissioner, I am charged with determining whether granting an easement to access state-owned submerged land for transmission lines to shore is in Texas’ best interest. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Dedication Ceremony for Four New War Monuments at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the VLB's War Monument Dedication Ceremony at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery (TSVC) in Corpus Christi on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. This ceremony will dedicate four new war monuments honoring all who served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf."As VLB Chairwoman, honoring and remembering the legacies of our nation's heroes is a responsibility I cherish and take very seriously," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Continues Series on General Land Office's Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
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 Texas Veteran Ross Garcia who grew up in Garland and Alice, Texas.To listen to Texas Veteran Ross Garcia tell his story, visit VoicesofVeterans.org.Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO) Garcia joined the U.S. Navy in 1988 as an Engineman. Read More