Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Sponsor Wreaths for the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery's Wreath Laying Ceremony In December
Today Veterans Land Board Chairwoman and Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. encouraged Texans to help the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery (SVC) in Mission, Texas achieve its goal of having over 4,200 wreaths sponsored to lay at the graves of our nation's heroes.The cemetery's Wreath Laying Ceremony is on December 14, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Currently, the cemetery has 143 wreaths sponsored, only 3.2% of its goal. Read More
VLB Chairwoman Buckingham Announces Texas State Veterans Cemeteries Partnership Grant with Texas State University To Collect Veteran Stories
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is excited to announce that Texas State University (TXST), in partnership with the Texas State Veterans Cemeteries (TSVC), has been awarded a $344,015 grant as part of the Veterans Legacy Program (VLP), a project honoring American Veterans and service members by sharing their stories to help preserve their legacy."As Land Commissioner and VLB Chairwoman, I am thrilled Texas State University has received this grant from the Veterans Legacy Program," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Bexar County to Host a Heroes Festival and Veterans Benefits Fair
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is inviting the media to attend the Bexar County Heroes Festival in San Antonio on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The festival will host the Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes Run beginning at 7:00 a.m. followed by a Veterans Benefits Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.WHO: Bexar County Heroes FestivalWHAT: Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes Run and Veteran Benefits FairWHEN: Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 7:00 a.m. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
On Wednesday, September 11 at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Pvt. Roger Orrin Dennis. Born on September 11, 1943, Pvt. Dennis served from March 1961 to November 1961. Pvt. Dennis 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.Pvt. Dennis will receive military honors. 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
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, VLB Unveil P-51C Mustang Replica Aircraft at the New Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home in Fort Worth
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. was honored to unveil the P-51C Mustang Replica Aircraft at the new Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home in Fort Worth on Friday, August 2, 2024. These distinguished World War II pilots were nicknamed the “Red Tails” for the iconic red markings on the tails of their aircraft. "As Texas Land Commissioner and VLB Chairwoman, honoring and remembering the legacies of our nation's heroes is a responsibility I take very seriously," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Applauds 115 Acre Land Donation for the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is excited to announce the dedication of 115 acres of land for the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene. In February 2024, Commissioner Buckingham sent a letter to the city's Mayor, Weldon Hurt, and the City Council members requesting that the land be donated to the VLB for the cemetery. Read More
VLB, Texas Veterans Commission, and the University of Texas at Tyler to Host East Texas Back 2 School Veterans Resource Fair
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to invite members of the press to attend the East Texas Back 2 School Veterans Resource Fair on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the University Center Ballroom on the UT Tyler campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More