NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES: 2020 TREASURES OF THE TEXAS COAST CHILDREN'S ART CONTEST
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the 2020 Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest is now open for entries. Artwork should be based on the theme “Treasures of the Texas Coast” and depict why the Texas coast is important or special to the participating student. The top 40 pieces of art will appear in a 2021 calendar which will be distributed throughout the state.“The Texas Coastline is one of the many treasures that makes our great state unique,” said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Read More
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for William Thomas Warren. Born on March 27, 1944, Mr. Warren served in the United States Army from September 4,1962 to September 3,1965 and served in the United States Coast Guard from September 13,1973 to September 12,1977.Mr. Warren is not expected to have anyone attend his burial. Read More
VIETNAM VETERANS COMMEMORATION CEREMONY
On Saturday, December 7, 2019 the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will host a Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Ceremony. The ceremony will feature Vietnam Veteran Wayne Porter, as the keynote speaker. As part of the ceremony, members of the Molino de Viento Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) out of Dalhart will present our Vietnam Veterans with the Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Lapel Pin. The Vietnam Veterans at the Veterans Administrations Community Living Center will also be recognized by the DAR during the ceremony.Ve Read More
Your Heritage. Your History.
This holiday season, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging Texans to give the gift of Texas history from the Texas General Land Office Archives. Historic map reproductions are the perfect gift for friends and family that are proud of their Texas heritage and want to support our history for future generations. With more than 45,000 maps to choose from, there is a map perfect for any person who takes pride in our great state. However, maps aren’t the only unique Christmas gift the GLO has to offer this year. Read More
100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR JANICE BRADLEY
Tuesday, December 3, the Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home will host a 100th birthday celebration for Veterans Land Board resident, Mrs. Janice Bradley at 3:00 p.m.Born in Ozana, Texas, Janice Bradley devoted her early years to investing in our student’s education as a high school teacher. As the war broke out, Janice enlisted in the military in 1942. She was assigned to the 1040th Army Air Force Base Unit as a Medical Laboratory Technician and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. In 1945, she was honorably discharged. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush releases plan for more than $4 billion in mitigation funds for Texas
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the release of the state's action plan detailing the distribution and eligible uses of $4,297,189,000 in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist Texas communities with mitigation projects. Read More
GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS BOERNE MIDDLE SCHOOL NORTH
Yesterday, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited Boerne Middle School North in Boerne, Texas as part of his 'Year of Education' Initiative. During his visit, Commissioner Bush taught an interactive Texas history lesson using reproductions of one of Stephen F. Austin’s original maps from the Texas General Land Office archives. Commissioner Bush also brought a special surprise for the 7th grade class, students were given the chance to hold a cannonball fired at the Battle of the Alamo at the end of the lesson. Read More
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for AR Lewis Adkins Jr. Born on October 19, 1945, Mr. Adkins served in the United States Navy from February 11, 1963 to October 18, 1966.Mr. Adkins 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
WWII VETERAN REQUESTS 100 CARDS FOR 100th BIRTHDAY
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush (Chairman of the Veterans Land Board) asked the community for help in ensuring WWII Army Veteran Janice Bradley receives 100 birthday cards for her centennial birthday. It’s not every day that a WWII Veteran turns 100 years old. On Tuesday, December 3, WWII United States Army Veteran Janice Bradley will turn 100 years young. Janice Bradley proudly served in WWII in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) as a SSGT. Read More
Cmr. George P. Bush announces $131,675 in drainage and stormwater improvement funds for the City of Iowa Colony
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $131,675 in Hurricane Harvey funds for the City of Iowa Colony to improve drainage and stormwater infrastructure. During Hurricane Harvey, the city's street and drainage system were heavy rainfall overwhelmed the Hayes Creek bridge causing structural damage. Local leaders prioritized this project to ensure the most effective use of available funds for infrastructure improvements."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More