UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT COASTAL BEND STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SN Donald Lee Reule. Born on April 11, 1933, Mr. Reule served in the United States Navy from April 20, 1952 to February 22, 1954. He has received the National Defense Service Medal as well as the Korean Service Medal. Mr. Reule is not expected to have anyone attend his burial. Read More
USSERY ROAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME HOSTS AMERICAN LEGIONS 101ST BIRTHDAY
On Sunday, March 15, the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will honor the American Legions 101st birthday by inviting each American Legion Post in the Panhandle to join our Veterans in celebration. The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic Veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. Read More
TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE AWARDED CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION & RESILIENCE BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) in conjunction with AECOM engineering was awarded the Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Business Achievement Award by the Climate Change Business Journal (CCBJ). The Adaptation & Resilience Business Achievement Award recognizes the Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan which outlines projects to restore, enhance, and protect the Texas coastline and wildlife.“I am incredibly proud of the GLO’s hard work and outstanding achievements to protect and restore our Texas coastline,” said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. Read More
Texas Back in Business deadline is March 2 Don't delay, apply today!
Texas Back in Business is encouraging potential applicants to finalize and submit applications before the March 2, 2020, deadline. Thus far the GLO has received more than 2,000 applications. The new federally funded program is awarding $50,000 up to $250,000 in disaster relief and qualified Texas small business owners have until March 2, 2020, to apply at no cost online at TexasBackInBusiness.com."Many small businesses are still suffering from the catastrophic blow dealt by Hurricane Harvey, but Texas Back in Business is here to help," said CEO of Texas Back in Business Dan Slane. Read More
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT COASTAL BEND STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SR Don Lesley Ward. Born on July 22, 1956, Mr. Ward served in the United States Navy from August 6, 1975 to December 15, 1976. Mr. Ward is not expected to have anyone attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that our United States Navy Veteran is not buried alone. Read More
COMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH ANNOUNCES 5TH ANNUAL SAVE TEXAS HISTORY TOP TEXAN TOURNAMENT
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Save Texas History Program's 5th Annual Top Texan Tournament has begun. "The history of our great state should be remembered for generations to come,” said Commissioner George P. Bush. "Texas history is comprised of larger than life figures, men and women who have helped shape our great state. Whether they're founding fathers and mothers, war heroes, suffragettes, civil rights leaders, artists, or presidents, we have a history of greatness here in Texas. Read More
FUNDING SELECTION ANNOUNCED FOR TEXAS COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
The Texas General Land Office has designated a total of twenty-two projects for funding under the Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP) Grant Cycle 25. Seventeen of these projects, approximating $2 million in federal funds, will improve the management of the state's coastal resources and ensure the long-term ecological and economic productivity of the coast. Read More
74 YEARS OF MARRIAGE CELEBRATION HOSTED BY USSERY ROAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
Tomorrow, February 14, the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will crown their annual Valentine's Day 'King and Queen' for Veterans residing in the home. This year, a very special couple have been selected to be crowned 'King and Queen.' It's not every day that two people celebrate 74 years of marriage. World War II Veteran, Mr. John Bremer and his wife Glenna Bremer will be crowned Valentine's 'King and Queen' in recognition of their extraordinary number of years together. Read More
OVER 5,484 POUNDS OF TRASH COLLECTED AT ANNUAL ADOPT-A-BEACH COASTAL BEND WINTER CLEANUP
On February 8th, 2020, over 350 volunteers participated in the 2020 Annual Adopt-A-Beach Coastal Bend Winter Cleanup and worked together to clean a total of 31.5 miles of beach and bay area. With over 2.74 tons, or 5,484 pounds of trash collected, our Texas beaches are once again clean and beautiful for wildlife and the community alike to enjoy.Some odd items found in the cleanup include a tire, a TV remote, a whole watermelon, bullets, nerdles (micro plastic), and a freezer.The next coast-wide cleanup will take place April 18, 2020. Read More
OVER 2,600 POUNDS OF TRASH COLLECTED AT ANNUAL ADOPT-A-BEACH SOUTH PADRE ISLAND WINTER CLEANUP
On February 7th, over 300 volunteers participated in the 2020 Annual Adopt-A-Beach South Padre Island Winter Cleanup and worked together to clean a total of 3 miles of beach and bay area. With over 1.31 tons, or 2,620 pounds of trash collected, our Texas beaches are once again clean and beautiful for wildlife and the community alike to enjoy. Special thanks to SPI Kats who gave away door prizes from local businesses, Schlitterbahn Waterpark for providing hot chocolate and H-E-B Port Isabel for providing orange juice, donuts and bottled water. Read More