Join Us For A World War II KIA/MIA Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
On Friday, June 2nd at 2:00 p.m., the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct a World War II KIA/MIA Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Private (PVT) Myron Elton Williams. PVT Williams remains were recently discovered in Hurtgen, Germany where he was killed in action and remained for over 77 years.Born May 4, 1915, PVT Williams served our nation courageously in the Company L, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in the European Theater during World War II for just over two years. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
On Wednesday, May 17th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy Veteran Richard James Betti. Born on June 26, 1953, Mr. Betti served from August 1972 to May 1974. Mr. Betti received the National Defense Service Medal. Mr. Betti 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. Members of the Killeen community are encouraged to attend.Mr. Read More
Join Us For Unaccompanied Veteran Burials At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery At Abilene
On Wednesday, May 3rd starting at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct Unaccompanied Veteran Burials for U.S. Army Veteran Roy Garvin Mize Jr., U.S. Navy Veteran David Aaron Mitschelen, and U.S. Navy Veteran Jack Dewain Fay.Born December 20, 1945, Private First Class (PFC) Roy Garvin Mize Jr. served May 1966 to July 1968. Read More
Join Us For A World War II KIA/MIA Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
On Monday, April 10th at 2:00 p.m., the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct a World War II KIA/MIA Burial for U.S. Army Air Forces Second Lieutenant (2LT) Wayne Lou Dyer.Born on September 28, 1921, 2LT Dyer entered into service during World War II, and was assigned to the 569th Bombardment Squadron, 390th Bombardment Group (Heavy), 13th Bombardment Wing, 3rd Air Division, and 8th Air Force. He was shot down by enemy fighters during a large bombing mission near Leipzig, Germany in May 1944. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Texas State Veterans Cemetery At Abilene
On Friday, March 31st at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Texas State Veterans Cemetery At Abilene will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Private Earnest McCloud. Born on September 20, 1945, Private McCloud served from July 1967 to May 1969. Private McCloud received the Purple Heart Medal with three Oak Clusters, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Private McCloud is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***On Tuesday, March 14th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Specialist David Spencer Wilcox. Born on February 2, 1956, Specialist Wilcox served from September 1974 to September 1976. Specialist Wilcox received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Specialist Wilcox is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that this U.S. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham as the Winner of Best of Texoma 2022 for Nursing Homes
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham, Texas has been selected as the winner of Best in Texoma 2022 (The Official Community Choice Awards) in Nursing Homes.“Congratulations to the Clyde W. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***On Wednesday, March 8th at 11:00 a.m.sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice James E. Bridgford. Born on April 15, 1949, Seaman Apprentice Bridgford served from December 1966 to April 1970. Seaman Apprentice Bridgford received the National Defense Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Star. Seaman Apprentice Bridgford is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board’s Increase of Home Loan Amount to $726,200
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham shared that the Veterans Land Board (VLB) has approved an increase for the VLB home loan amount from $647,200 to $726,200. “In 2022, the VLB assisted over 1,760 Veterans and their families with purchasing a home,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “The VLB’s home loan increase will expand not only the home buying opportunities for Veterans and their families, but also help even more families achieve their own American dream. Read More
U.S. Army Veteran Requests 100 Cards for Her 100th Birthday
U.S. Army Veteran Requests 100 Cards for Her 100th Birthday EL PASO— Today, Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. called on the El Paso community to show support for one of our courageous Veterans, Vietnam and Korean War Veteran Army Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Cecelia B. McKenzie, who turns 100 on January 27th. LTC McKenzie—a resident at the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH) in El Paso—has requested at least 100 birthday cards for this incredible milestone.LTC McKenzie served in the U.S. Read More