CMR BUSH ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF ARANSAS COUNTY VESSEL TURN-IN PROGRAM EVENT
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the results of the Vessel Turn-In program offered recently in Aransas County, Texas.The total number of vessels turned in from Aransas County, Texas tallied 31 vessels and 12 boat trailers bringing a total of 130 gallons of fuel/oil collected. The fuel/oil was properly disposed. To date, the General Land Office has collected 742 vessels, 1236 gallons of fuel/oil waste, and 73 boat trailers coastwide since the program’s inception. Read More
VETERANS DAY PARADE HOSTED BY WATKINS-LOGAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
On Saturday, November 9, the Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day parade and cookout. This event is held annually to honor our Veterans on the day set aside to recognize the service and sacrifice of those who have served in our nation's Armed Forces. A patriotic parade honoring Veterans through the expansive grounds of the home will kick-off at 11:00 a.m. A cookout open to all will follow the parade.Veterans Day Parade and Cookout Saturday, November 9, 2019 11:00 a.m. Read More
GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS WALLACE AND GOODNIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited Goodnight Middle School in San Marcos, Texas and Wallace Middle School in Kyle, 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 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
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY AT CLYDE W. COSPER TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
On November 11, 2019 at 11:00 am, the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home will host a Veterans Day Ceremony and Luncheon. The ceremony will feature Captain Travis Kelly, a decorated Army service member, as a guest speaker. The ceremony will include the posting of the colors by Texoma Composite Squadron-262 Civil Air Patrol, a pledge of allegiance, the singing of the national anthem, and special music performances. A BBQ lunch will be served following the ceremony.Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2019 Ceremony 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Luncheon 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Read More
GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS RAPOPORT ACADEMY - QUINN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited Rapoport Academy - Quinn Middle School in Waco, Texas as part of his 'Year of Education' Initiative. During his visit, Commissioner Bush received an up-close and personal look at Rapoport Academy’s state-of-the-art programs. Rapoport Academy’s Meyer High School partners with Connally High School to provide a "Triple Win Apprenticeship" program focused on workforce readiness. Commissioner Bush toured the “Triple Win Apprenticeship” joint program with teachers and some of its participants. Read More
UPCOMING ARANSAS COUNTY VESSEL TURN-IN PROGRAM
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with Aransas County and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Keep Aransas County Beautiful (KACB) to offer Aransas County Texans the opportunity to remove inoperable and derelict vessels through the Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) free of charge. Designed to provide owners with a voluntary method of disposal, interested boat owners are encouraged to participate if the vessel is less than 26 feet long, with longer boats being accepted on a case by case basis. 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 Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SP4 Whittington. Born on February 5, 1940, Mr. Jack Parker Whittington served in the United States Army from February 16, 1960 to August 5, 1963. SP4 Jack Whittington received a Good Conduct Medal and a Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle and Pistol).Mr. Whittington is not expected to have anyone attend his burial. Read More
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT RIO GRANDE VALLEY TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. SHARP, the Rio Grande Valley Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Mission will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SP4 Applegate. Born on October 3, 1944, Mr. Edward R. Applegate served in the United States Army from August 19, 1965 to July 31, 1967. SP4 Edward Applegate received a National Defense Service Medal during his time in the United States Army. He also received the Driver's Badge and Expert Rifle Badge. Mr. Read More
ABILENE VETERAN CEMETERY TO RECEIVE GRANT FOR ADDITIONAL EXPANSION
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush released the following statement celebrating the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) announcement awarding $1.1 million in grant funding for additional expansion improvements to the Abilene Texas State Veterans Cemetery.“Once again, the VA has decided to invest in Texas Veterans,” said Chairman Bush. “Honoring our Veterans in their final resting place is a task the Veterans Land Board takes with sincerity and pride. Read More
RIO GRANDE VALLEY TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY TO RECEIVE GRANT FOR EXPANSION
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush released the following statement celebrating the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) plans to award $1.5 million in additional grant funding for expansion improvements to the Rio Grande Valley Texas State Veterans Cemetery.“As Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board, I am pleased to announce that the Department of Veterans Affairs’ plans to award additional grant funding for the Rio Grande Valley Texas State Veterans Cemetery,” said Chairman Bush. Read More