Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Grand Prize Winners and Finalists of the 2026 Save Texas History Essay Contest
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce the Grand Prize Winners of the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) 2026 Save Texas History Essay Contest.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Donation of Historic Frank and Carol Holcomb Map Collection to GLO
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to announce the donation of the Frank and Carol Holcomb Map Collection to the Texas General Land Office (GLO). Valued at more than $3.5 million, the generous donation includes 76 historic maps dating from 1513 to 1904 and will help fund the Frank and Carol Holcomb Map Gallery at the GLO.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces the 2026 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th Grade Texas Students
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the 2026 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th-grade Texas students is now open. The writing contest encourages students to explore topics in Texas history and culture, however big or small, that helped shape Texas.
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Commissioner Buckingham Announces Special Donation Offer and Receive THREE Texas-sized Gifts this Christmas
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., and the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Save Texas History Program encourage Texans to "give the gift of Texas history" to any history buff or fan of the Lone Star State this holiday season. Also, from now through Tuesday, December 16, donate $100 to Save Texas History and you'll receive three incredible gifts.
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Commissioner Buckingham Announces General Land Office's 2025 Limited Edition Christmas Ornament and Historic Map Sale
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., and the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Save Texas History Program encourage Texans to "give the gift of Texas history" to any history buff or fan of the Lone Star State this holiday season.
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Utilizes GLO's Texas Beach Watch Program During the 2024 Beach Season
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., invites Texans to utilize the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Texas Beach Watch resources during the 2024 Beach Season.
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Announces the I Saved Texas History 2024 Fundraising Campaign
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the "I Saved Texas History" fundraising campaign conducted by the Save Texas History Program at the Texas General Land Office (GLO).
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Secures General Land Office Ownership of Alamo Cenotaph
Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham is proud to announce the General Land Office has now obtained ownership of the historic Alamo Cenotaph. This landmark decision was voted on in the San Antonio City Council Meeting this morning. "I'm proud to announce the General Land Office now has complete control of the Cenotaph. Ensuring this precious piece of Texas history is preserved and remains standing tall in its place has been my steadfast promise to all Texans," said Commissioner Buckingham.
Read MoreTexas Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Next Phase of Alamo Cenotaph Restoration Project
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the next phase of the Alamo Cenotaph Restoration Project, which will address structural and corrosion issues uncovered in the recent Cenotaph Structural Integrity Investigation.
Read MoreWilliam B. Travis Letter Returns to the Alamo From February 23 - March 24, 2024
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D. encouraged Texans to view the original Travis Letter written by William B. Travis at the Alamo. He addressed his letter “To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World" and passionately pleaded for aid for the Alamo garrison.This incredible piece of Texan and American history will be displayed at the Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center from February 23 through March 24, 2024.
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