Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
On Thursday, July 13th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy Veteran Stephen Charles Gallagher. Born on August 24, 1956, Mr. Gallagher served from August 1973 to August 1974. Mr. Gallagher received the National Defense Service Medal for his dedicated service to our nation. Mr. Gallagher is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that this U.S. Navy Veteran is not buried alone. Read More
TEXAS GLO POSTS AMENDMENT 1 TO THE 2018 SOUTH TEXAS FLOODS STATE ACTION PLAN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted Amendment 1 to the 2018 South Texas Floods State Action Plan for $72,913,000 in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) for a federally required 30-day public comment period.Amendment 1 includes the newly created appendix H, providing meaningful analysis on the four approved Affordable Rental Program projects. The amendment is available for review at https://recovery.texas.gov/public-notices/index.html.All comments should be submitted to cdr@recovery.texas.gov by 5:00 p.m. on July 31, 2023, to be considered. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Praises Progress with Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Funding, Raises Awareness of Unfounded Attempts by HUD to Destabilize Vital Funding
Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. recently praised progress with mitigation and disaster recovery funding being administered from the Texas General Land Office (GLO). Currently, more than $128 million regional mitigation projects have been approved for various vulnerable communities across the state. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Applauds Texas Legislature's $400 Million in Funding for the Alamo Plan
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is proud to celebrate the passage of a $400 million funding allocation for the historic Alamo Plan, which was included in the state's budget Governor Greg Abbott signed on Sunday. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Provides Coastal Communities with Beach Mobility Items
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Coastal Management Program (CMP) is purchasing mobility mats and beach wheelchairs in 2023 in order for local governments to use these mobility aids to help make Texas beaches easier for all to enjoy."As Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office and a Texan who spent over a decade of my life living on the coast, ensuring all beachgoers, including those with disabilities, can enjoy our beautiful beaches is one of my top priorities," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
On Wednesday, June 28th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Private First Class (PFC) James Earl Pickens. Born on July 27, 1960, PFC Pickens served from August 1978 to August 1981.PFC Pickens 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. Members of the Killeen community are encouraged to attend.PFC Pickens will receive military honors. Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announces approval of more than $128 million in Regional Mitigation Program projects
Today Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $128,208,664 in regional mitigation funds for 19 federally eligible infrastructure projects to improve streets as well as water and drainage facilities in the cities of Aransas Pass, Coldspring, Corrigan, Dayton, Freeport, Hitchcock, Iowa Colony, Katy, La Marque, Palacios, Pearland, Richwood, Rosenberg, Shepherd, Texas City, and the counties of Jefferson, Liberty, and Waller. Read More
Under Commissioner Buckingham’s New Plan, Houston and Harris County Achieving Success with Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Funding
Today, Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced, for the first time since Hurricane Harvey, under a new cooperative plan spearheaded by the Texas General Land Office (GLO), both Harris County and the City of Houston are on track to meet their program benchmarks with Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Recognizes Incredible Community Support for World War II Veterans 100th Birthday
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is honored to update Texans on World War II Veteran U.S. Army Corporal Carl Reid's request to receive 100 cards for his 100th birthday on June 15th. In an incredible outpouring of support from people across our state and nation, Mr. Reid received over 4,500 cards. "One of the greatest responsibilities we have as citizens is to remember and be thankful for the bravery and sacrifices of the men and women who have served this great nation," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Highlights General Land Office’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
In this episode, we hear the story of Texas Veteran Mr. John Simmons Jr. of Corpus Christi. Mr. Simmons is a retired U.S. Navy Aircraft Mechanic who served for 20 years. During his time in service, Mr. Simmons completed three tours in Vietnam and served on the USS Kitty Hawk. Read More