VA Awards GLO and VLB Over $6.4 Million to Expand and Improve Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D., announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) $6,484,476 for the expansion and improvement of Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi.Commissioner Buckingham at the Coastal Bend Veterans Cemetery Expansion Ground Breaking on Sept. 22, 2023.This crucial funding will provide Texas Veterans with 10 years of plot availability by adding 3,130 pre-positioned crypts and 1,220 columbaria niches. 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 Glen Pugh, who was born in Tyler, Texas.To listen to Texas Veteran Glen Pugh's tell his story visit: VoicesofVeterans.org.Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) Glen Pugh joined the U.S. Air Force in 1988. Read More
Veterans Land Board Votes to Provide Texas State Veterans Cemetery Services to Texas Military Forces Members Killed in the Line of Duty
Today, Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman and Land Commissioner Dawn BuckinghamM.D., along with fellow board members Judson Scott and James Rothfelder, voted to approve a policy that will provide Texas State Veterans Cemetery services to Texas Military Forces killed in the line of duty, free of charge. "It is a profound honor to recognize those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the great State of Texas. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces VLB Partnership with City of Abilene to Manage Texas State Veterans Cemetery
Today, Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman and Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announces the City of Abilene has assumed daily management of the Texas State Veterans Cemetery (TSVC) in Abilene. The terms of this agreement went into effect on October 1, 2023. Read More
World War II Veteran Receives Over 7,200 Cards on 100th Birthday
Today, Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman and Texas Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham M.D., is honored to update Texans on U.S. Army Veteran and Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home resident Ethelyn Szad Bell's request to receive 100 cards for her 100th birthday on October 4th. In a stunning show of support for this incredible Texas Veteran, Mrs. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Proud to Announce Texas Veterans Land Board Presence at the Annual State Fair of Texas
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is proud to announce the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) will have a resource table for the entirety of the State Fair of Texas from Friday, Sep 29, 2023 – Sunday, Oct 22, 2023. Read More
World War II Veteran Requests 100 Cards for 100th Birthday
Today , Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham challenged the Bonham community and the State of Texas to show their support for U.S. Army Veteran and Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home resident Ethelyn Szad Bell on her 100th birthday. Mrs. Bell's centennial celebration will be on October 4th and she has requested to receive 100 cards for this wonderful milestone.Mrs. Bell began her service in March of 1945 at the age of 21. After completing the Basic Training Course for Army Nurses, Mrs. Read More
VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham Celebrates Texas State Veterans Homes Ranking Among Top in Texas and the Nation
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce that three of our Texas State Veterans Homes (TSVH), the Alfredo Gonzalez TSVH in McAllen, Ambrosio Guillen TSVH in El Paso, and the William R. Courtney TSVH in Temple were ranked among Texas' top facilities in America's Best Nursing Homes 2023 by Newsweek. For more information read the article from Newsweek here.Veterans Land Board Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery
On Thursday, July 13th at 10:00 a.m. sharp, the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S Air Force Veteran Airman First Class (A/1C) Don R. Marcell. Born on January 30, 1934, A/1C Marcell served from October 1951 to October 1955. A/1C Marcell received the National Defense Service Medal for his service to our nation.A/1C Marcell is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that this U.S. Air Force Veteran is not buried alone. Read More
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