Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Texas State Veterans Cemetery At Abilene
On Friday, March 31st at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Texas State Veterans Cemetery At Abilene will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Private Earnest McCloud. Born on September 20, 1945, Private McCloud served from July 1967 to May 1969. Private McCloud received the Purple Heart Medal with three Oak Clusters, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Private McCloud is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Read More
Funds to improve street, water and drainage facilities approved in Cameron, Chambers, Harris, Hidalgo, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Orange, San Jacinto, and Willacy Counties
Today Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) awarded $43,144,626 in disaster recovery funds for 44 federally eligible infrastructure projects to help communities recover from the 2019 South Texas Floods as well as Tropical Storm Imelda. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Derelict Vessel Turn-In Event: Orange County
Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Orange County to provide the residents of Orange County with a free event to dispose of inoperable vessels. The Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) will take place April 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, and 29 from 10 am to 6 pm. During the multi-day turn-in event, residents may bring their derelict or inoperable boats to the designated drop-off location to be verified by the GLO and TPWD for eligibility. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***On Tuesday, March 14th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Specialist David Spencer Wilcox. Born on February 2, 1956, Specialist Wilcox served from September 1974 to September 1976. Specialist Wilcox received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Specialist Wilcox is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that this U.S. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham as the Winner of Best of Texoma 2022 for Nursing Homes
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham, Texas has been selected as the winner of Best in Texoma 2022 (The Official Community Choice Awards) in Nursing Homes.“Congratulations to the Clyde W. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces the 2023 Save Texas History Top Texan Tournament
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D. announced the start of the 2023 Save Texas History Top Texan Tournament, a bracket-style competition that coincides with the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, March Madness. The Texas-style March Madness tournament “tips-off” on Texas Independence Day and concludes shortly after Texas History Month. “The Top Texan Tournament offers everyone the chance to engage with our state’s rich history in a unique and exciting way,” said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***On Wednesday, March 8th at 11:00 a.m.sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice James E. Bridgford. Born on April 15, 1949, Seaman Apprentice Bridgford served from December 1966 to April 1970. Seaman Apprentice Bridgford received the National Defense Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Star. Seaman Apprentice Bridgford is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board’s Increase of Home Loan Amount to $726,200
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham shared that the Veterans Land Board (VLB) has approved an increase for the VLB home loan amount from $647,200 to $726,200. “In 2022, the VLB assisted over 1,760 Veterans and their families with purchasing a home,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “The VLB’s home loan increase will expand not only the home buying opportunities for Veterans and their families, but also help even more families achieve their own American dream. Read More
Texas GLO Posts Harris County’s Requested Amendment to $57.8 Million Hurricane Harvey CDBG-DR Action Plan for Public Comment
AUSTIN —Today, at the request of Harris County, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted Amendment 6 to the Hurricane Harvey State Action Plan for $57.8 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for a federally required 14-day public comment period. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces VA Grant of $9.5 Million to Establish a New Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock
AUSTIN—Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to award the Texas General Land Office (GLO) a grant totaling up to $9.5 million for the establishment of a new Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock, Texas. The grant will be used to establish the cemetery including pre-placed crypts, columbarium niches, in ground cremated remain plots, irrigation, grading, drainage, landscaping, roads, administration buildings, maintenance yard, committal shelter and supporting infrastructure. Read More