TEXAS GLO POSTS AMENDMENTS TO SIX STATE ACTION PLANS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted amendments to six state action plans. Each of the amendments include the new Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (DRRP), which will allow the GLO to utilize de-obligated and unutilized funds within each action plan. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Maj. Rosa Kissling Shares Her Story of Her Service in the U.S. Air Force
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 Maj. Rosa Kissling who served in United States Air Force.Despite being born in Hawaii, Kissling grew up in the Philippines. It was during her childhood that she discovered her passion for travel and exploration. Read More
Continued Service: U.S. Air Force Veteran and Texas Senator Bob Hall Shares His Story of Service
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the next installment of the VLB "Continued Service" series featuring U.S. Air Force Veteran and Texas Senator Bob Hall."Here at the VLB, we strive to ensure that the stories of our Veterans are preserved and celebrated," said Commissioner Buckingham. "Through VLB's 'Continued Service' series, we are helping Veterans who have gone on to serve in the Texas Government share the wisdom and strength they have gained from a life dedicated to service. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board's TREC Continuing Education Course
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to highlight that the VLB's Texas Real Estate Commission-approved (TREC) Continuing Education course is now available to REALTORS.This one-hour free elective course counts toward REALTORS’s required training and is taught by VLB Marketing and Outreach Staff. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Maj. Sharon Frederick Shares Her Story of Service with the U.S. Air Force
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 Maj. Sharon Frederick, who served in the U.S. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Volunteers to Signup for the Adopt-A-Beach Fall Coastwide Cleanup
Today, Texas Land Board Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encourages volunteers to sign up for the Adopt-A-Beach Fall Coastwide cleanup on Saturday, September 28, 2024. This cleanup will stretch from the northern to the southern tip of the Texas coast and include 24 sites. "It has been an honor to participate in Adopt-A-Beach Cleanups as Texas Land Commissioner because one of my top priorities is to keep our state's beautiful coastline clean," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Lt. Eldon Bielss Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army, Air Corps During WWII
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 Lt. Eldon Bielss who served in United States Army during WWII.Born in Weatherford, Texas in 1919, Bielss said he grew up on a farm where his family had settled on 160 acres following his grandparents arrival from Germany years earlier. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Two Texas State Veterans Homes Received the Commitment to Quality Bronze Award
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH) in Big Spring and the Frank M. Tejeda TSVH in Floresville received the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) Commitment to Quality Bronze Award."As VLB Chairwoman, it is an honor to recognize the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home in Big Spring and the Frank M. Read More
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."The GLO is thrilled to accept these eight unique maps from Mr. Chase Untermeyer. This donation is a great example of how Texans can help support our Save Texas History efforts," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Sergeant Francisco Barrientes Shares His Story of Service with 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. 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.Barrientes is a Native Texan from Edinburg. He was drafted into the military in 1968, but said he was ready to serve his country and was supported by his family. Read More