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Press Releases

VLB to host Texas Veterans Benefits Fair in Corpus Christi on March 16th

A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, at the Corpus Christi VA Outpatient Clinic. The fair, targeting all area veterans, military members and their families, is one of several held throughout the state in 2019. Officials from the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) will be on hand to provide information on state programs including land, home and home improvement loans, as well as Texas State Veterans Homes and Cemeteries for veterans and military members in Texas. Read More


100th Birthday Celebration for Leola Shamburger

On Wednesday, February 6th, the Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home will host a 100th birthday party at 5:30pm for one of their residents, Mrs. Leola Shamburger.In 2013, Mrs. Shamburger moved into Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home after the passing of her husband, US Army Staff Sargent Thomas Jefferson (T.J.) and became a matriarch immediately. One of few women living at the Home, she is held in high esteem, and her advice and conversation is often sought after by both Veterans and staff. “Lolo is the personification of practicality with a touch of elegance. Read More


John Tyler High School JR ROTC to visit veteran home

On Thursday, January 31st, the Veterans at the Watkins-Logan Veterans Home will be having lunch with the John Tyler High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC).  More than twenty members of the JROTC will attend tomorrow’s event where they will have the opportunity to thank a Veteran in the community for their service to the United States.The VLB Texas State Veterans Homes provides affordable, long-term nursing care for Texas Veterans, their spouses and Gold Star parents. Read More


Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery

Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Monday, January 28th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Joseph Walker, a United States Air Force Veteran. Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery staff has coordinated with the Fort Hood Casualty Office to ensure that Walker will receive full military honors. Read More


Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home to Host Disabled American Veterans Chapter Recognition Lunch

Today the Ussery Roan State Veterans Home located in Amarillo, Texas announced that they have received their latest piece of innovative technology - a Snoezelen machine for the benefit of their veterans. The Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home has been able to purchase a Snoezelen machine to assist residents in therapeutic relaxation. The snoezelen machine was originally designed to help kids with autism and is now making its way to millions of people nationwide with sensory therapeutic needs. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces freeze on VLB loans for federal employees

Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that due to the federal government shutdown, the Veterans Land Board unanimously voted to place a freeze on loan payments for federal employees who are Veterans and hold a home or land loan with the Veterans Land Board. To be eligible, Veterans must contact their loan servicer and provide verification of furlough.   “Our Veterans are a valuable asset to our nation and the great State of Texas. Read More


Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery

Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Ronnie Leroy Newcomer, a United States Army Veteran.Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery staff has coordinated with the Fort Hood Casualty Office to ensure that Newcomer will receive full military honors. Read More


Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Coastal Bend hosts Wreaths Across America ceremony

Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bushannounced that the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will host its annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 15th at 11:00 a.m. Each December, National Wreaths Across America Day serves to honor and remember our fallen soldiers and the sacrifice that they have made for our great nation. Read More


Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene hosts Wreaths Across America ceremony

Today, Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bushannounced that the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene will host its annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 15th at 11:00 a.m. Each December, National Wreaths Across America Day serves to honor and remember our fallen soldiers and the sacrifice that they have made for our great nation. Read More


Unaccompanied Veteran Burial to be held at the Rio Grande State Veterans Cemetery

November 19th, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Private Frist Class Ronald Barker, a United States Marine Corps Veteran. Private First Class Barker served in the Marine Corps from January 11th, 1954, to January 11th, 1957.Rio Grande Valley Cemetery staff has coordinated with the cemetery's Honor Guard to ensure that Private First Class Barker will receive full military honors. Read More