Commissioner Buckingham, VLB Celebrate Ribbon Cutting & Dedication of the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., hosted the Dedication & Ribbon Cutting of the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery (WTSVC) in Lubbock.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery
On Tuesday, September 8 at 10:00 a.m., the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for United States Air Force Veteran, Major (Maj) Johnnie Lee Pennington.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Commissioner Buckingham Invites Media to Attend Birthday Celebration for U.S. Army Veteran Turning 102-Years-Old
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is inviting the media to attend the birthday celebration of Napoleon Gilmore, who is turning 102-years-old on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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Save the Date: Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Free Veterans Benefits Fair in Kerrville
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., invites Veterans to attend a Veterans Benefits Fair at the Happy State Bank Expo Hall in Kerrville, Texas, on Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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U.S. Marine Veteran in Tyler Requests 100 Cards for His 100th Birthday
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging the Tyler community and the State of Texas to send at least 100 cards to Mr. Weldon Bowen, a resident of the Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH), for his 100th birthday on September 5, 2026.
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World War II Veteran Celebrates His 100th Birthday with Over 2,000 Cards from the Amarillo Community and Beyond
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is thrilled to share that the Amarillo community, Texans across the state, and people around the country sent over 2,000 cards to U.S. Army and World War II Veteran Mr. Wiley Tow at the Ussery-Roan Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH), for his 100th birthday celebration on Friday, August 14, 2026.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
On Friday, August 21 at 10:00 a.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy Veteran, Seaman Apprentice (SA) David Eugene Garrett.
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Save the Date: Land Commissioner Buckingham Invites Texans to Attend Dedication & Ribbon Cutting of West Texas State Veterans Cemetery
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., invites Texans to the Dedication & Ribbon Cutting of the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery (WTSVC) in Lubbock.
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Voices of Veterans: Danny Garrett Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army During the Vietnam War
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 Danny Garrett, who served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
Tuesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m., the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy Veteran Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Michael Lynn Bishop.
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