World War II Veteran Requests 100 Cards for His 100th Birthday
Today, Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. called on the Big Spring community to show support for one of our courageous Veterans, World War II Veteran U.S. Army Corporal (CPL) Carl Reid, who turns 100 on June 15th. CPL Reid— a resident at the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH) in Big Spring— has requested at least 100 birthday cards for this incredible milestone. CPL Reid served in the U.S. Army during World War II, entering into active duty on September 26, 1944. Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham to all Texans: Hurricane Season 2023 begins June 1 Don't Ignore Your Risk, Be Prepared and Stay Prepared
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging all Texans to prepare for the 2023 hurricane season, which begins Thursday, June 1 and runs through Thursday, November 30, 2023. Commissioner Buckingham and her Texas General Land Office team are working with coastal and inland communities to encourage all Texans to purchase flood insurance and take measures to protect their families and homes.“Because of the GLO’s disaster recovery programs, Texas is better prepared for natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires,” Commissioner Buckingham said. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Honors Our Fallen Warriors on Memorial Day
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is honored to join with her fellow Texans and as a nation on this Memorial Day to remember the lives lost in the name of liberty. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Texas State Guard Colonel, Tony Dale as Executive Secretary of the Veterans Land Board
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce Texas State Guard Colonel, Tony Dale as the Executive Secretary of the Veterans Land Board (VLB) for the General Land Office. The former member of the Texas House of Representatives joins the VLB from the Lower Colorado River Authority.“Texas Veterans will be in good hands,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “Tony’s experiences as a U.S. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Issues Letter to Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency Over Proposed Rule That Will Crush Jobs and Public Education Funding
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. sent a letter on behalf of the Texas General Land Office (GLO) to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) outlining grave concerns over a draft rule proposed on May 8, 2023, regarding carbon pollution standards for coal and natural gas-fired power plants.Under the guise of fighting “climate change,” the proposed rule would mandate that most coal and natural gas-fired power plants capture 90 percent of emissions by 2035. Read More
Texas GLO Posts Amendment 12 to Hurricane Harvey State Action Plan for Public Comment
Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted Amendment 12 to the State Action Plan for $5.676 billion in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) for a federally required 30-day public comment period. Action Plan Amendment 12 is available for review at https://recovery.texas.gov/public-notices/index.html. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Texas State Veterans Cemetery At Abilene
On Friday, June 9 at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Texas State Veterans Cemetery At Abilene will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Private First Class (PFC) Donald Lynn Barefield. Born on March 1, 1948, PFC Barefield served from November 1970 to March 1972. PFC Barefield received the Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. PFC Barefield is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Read More
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
Commissioner Buckingham Releases Statement Condemning the Biden Administration on Disastrous Open Border Policies on the Expiration Date of Title 42
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. released the following statement regarding the massive spike in illegal immigration on the expiration date of Title 42, a policy put in place by the Trump administration in order to expel migrants from the border: “Under the Biden Administration, illegal immigration on our southern border has skyrocketed at an alarming rate. Being a border state, Texas has borne the brunt of this administration’s disastrous open border policies. Read More