Commissioner Buckingham Announces Partnership with U.S. Army Corp of Engineers for Stabilization and Nourishment Project at Sargent Beach
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce that the federal Sargent Beach Stabilization and Beach Nourishment project, led by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with the GLO, Matagorda County, and the Port of Bay City Authority, recently awarded a construction contract to Orion Government Services, LLC. This critical development means this highly anticipated and much needed project is one step closer to starting.
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Texas GLO Celebrates Completion of All Hurricane Harvey Homeowner Housing Programs
More than 13,500 Texas homeowners benefited from city, county, and state efforts
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Galveston County Residents to Participate in a Free Vessel Turn-In Program
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encourages Galveston County residents to reserve their spot for the Galveston County Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) to properly disposed of their unwanted vessels through the Texas General Land Office (GLO), Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), and Galveston County.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces GLO Coastal Management Program's Purchase of Beach Wheelchairs and Mobility Mats for Cameron County
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to announce that the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Coastal Management Program (CMP) recently purchased five 50-foot mobility mats and eight beach wheelchairs for placement at Cameron County area beaches and access points.
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Join Us For Multiple Unaccompanied Veteran Burials At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi
On Friday, December 19, 2025, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct Unaccompanied Veteran Burials for three Texas Veterans.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Sergeant First Class (SFC) David Guerrero Acosta.
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Voices of Veterans: Staff Sergeant Roy Blanton Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army During WWII
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Roy Blanton who served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
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Commissioner Buckingham Announces Special Donation Offer and Receive THREE Texas-sized Gifts this Christmas
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., and the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) Save Texas History Program encourage Texans to "give the gift of Texas history" to any history buff or fan of the Lone Star State this holiday season. Also, from now through Tuesday, December 16, donate $100 to Save Texas History and you'll receive three incredible gifts.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans-Only Land Sale Happening Now Through January 15
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the VLB's Veterans-Only Land Sale is now open for bidding. The sale includes four available tracts totaling over 23.6 acres. Bidding closes on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Read MoreJoin Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi
On Friday, December 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for Private (Pvt) Michael Austin Bucklin. Born on January 29, 1963, Pvt. Bucklin served in the United States Marine Corps from September 1981 to September 1984. Pvt. Bucklin received the Rifle Marksman Badge and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon during his service to our country.
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