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Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home in Amarillo to Host Veterans Day Celebration

The Ussery Roan Texas Veterans Home Veterans Day in Amarillo will host its annual Veterans Day celebration at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The event honoring the brave men and women who served our country will feature presentation of the colors by Tascosa High School ROTC Color Guard. Read More


Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home in Big Spring to Host Veterans Day Program

The Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home will host several Veterans Day celebrations throughout the week including all-day events starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. Read More


Texas State Veterans Home in El Paso to Host Veterans Day Celebration

Wednesday morning the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home in El Paso will host its annual Veterans Day celebration. The event will honor those men and women who served our country with a cookout sponsored by El Paso City Council Representative Carl Robinson. Read More


Commissioner George P. Bush to meet with Texas Veterans in Abilene on Veterans Day

Tomorrow morning Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6873 and Taylor County will host an informational meeting with Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner George P. Bush. Read More


Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home to Host Veterans Day Program

The Alfredo Gonzalez Texas States Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day program at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. After a ceremony honoring the five branches of the military, residents and guests will be treated to a BBQ lunch. Members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, Law Dogs Motorcycle Club, Patriot Guard, and other military service-supporting organizations will be participating in this event. The program is free and open to all.WHO: Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans HomeWHAT: Veterans Day programWHERE: 301 East Yuma Avenue, McAllen, Texas 78503WHEN: 11:30 a.m. Read More


Texas State Veterans Home in Temple to Hold Military Ball on Veterans Day

Wednesday evening the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple will host its annual Veterans Military Ball with guest speaker, Colonel Mark W. Thompson. Read More


GLO Save Texas History Symposium Reception to Feature Special Guest Dr. Douglas Brinkley, Nationally Renowned Historian

On Saturday, Nov. 14, Land Commissioner George P. Bush will be joined by several well-known special guests at the VIP Meet & Greet and Save Texas History Reception at the Texas Capitol Visitors Center to help raise funds for this essential program. Read More


GLO Save Texas History Symposium Reception to Feature Special Guest Chet Garner - The Daytripper

On Saturday, Nov. 14, Land Commissioner George P. Bush will be joined by several well-known special guests at the VIP Meet & Greet and Save Texas History Reception at the Texas Capitol Visitors Center to help raise funds for this essential program. Read More


Veterans Land Board Announces Changes at Texas State Veterans Cemeteries

Today the Texas General Land Office and Veterans Land Board are happy to announce changes to a handful of policies. The State Veterans Cemeteries are a special resting place for our veterans and their families. And now it will be easier than ever for those families to stay together. As of November 1st the GLO and VLB will be waiving all fees for the burial, ash spreading or columbarium interment of military spouses."Sometimes the right thing to do is an easy choice, and this is one of those instances," said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. "Texas is home to over 1.7 million veterans. Read More


Commissioner George P. Bush to honor Dallas-area veteran as the winner of the "Roof for Vets" program

On Wednesday Commissioner George P. Bush will honor a Dallas-area veteran as the winner of the "Roof for Vets" program. Joseph Tienter, a disabled vet whose roof is falling apart, will have a new roof installed during the day. Commissioner Bush will deliver brief remarks saluting Army Specialist 4th Class Tienter and praising programs like "Roof for Vets" for honoring our American heroes.WHAT: Commissioner George P. Read More