RICHARD A. ANDERSON TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME UNVEILS ANGEL TREE
The brand new Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home recently created their first Texas Veterans Angel Tree to allow family, friends and members of the community to have the opportunity to "Adopt-A-Veteran" for Christmas. The Angel Tree program at Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home gives community members the opportunity to help provide Christmas for a United States Veteran. Participants are invited to stop by the Richard A.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces $3.4 million in drainage and infrastructure funds for Galveston County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $3,399,435 in Hurricane Harvey funds for Galveston County to improve drainage and stormwater infrastructure. During Hurricane Harvey, the county's street and drainage system were overwhelmed due to the heavy rainfall. Local leaders prioritized the project to ensure the effective use of available funds for infrastructure improvements."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces more than $4.7 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Polk County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $4,746,977 in Hurricane Harvey funds for Polk County to conduct a buyout program targeting approximately 50 homes most vulnerable to flooding. Polk County was overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to protecting lives, homes and businesses from future storms.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces $19 million in disaster recovery funds for Patton Village
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $19 million in reallocated Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the city of Patton Village.
Read MoreA VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS SEASON AT AMBROSIO GUILLEN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
This holiday season, the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home is celebrating with an abundance of exciting events for residents, from Santa and Mrs. Claus gifts to a visit from Parkland School students. Additionally, Veteran residents Paul Parks and Patrick Brackeen proudly represented the home by participating in a momentous honor ceremony at the Sergeants Majors Academy.The Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home is also starting it's very own band!
Read MoreFinal reminder: Submission of applications for GLO disaster assistance programs needed by Dec. 31st
The Texas General Land Office's (GLO) is encouraging potential applicants for the Homeowner Assistance Program and Homeowner Reimbursement Program to finalize and submit draft applications before the December 31, 2019, deadline. The successful efforts by the GLO to get applications submitted to rebuild homes and provide reimbursement for eligible repair expenses is bringing the application submission process to a quick conclusion."The GLO is turning federal recovery funds in to housing repairs and reimbursements for Harvey homeowners at a record pace," said GLO spokesperson Brittany Eck.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces more than $9 million in disaster recovery buyout funds
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $9,005,224 in Hurricane Harvey funds for Lee and Newton counties to conduct buyout programs for homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to protecting lives, homes and businesses from future storms.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces more than $5 million combined for infrastructure projects in Harvey affected areas
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $5,393,875 combined in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for infrastructure projects in Hurricane Harvey affected communities. Local leaders prioritized these projects to ensure the most effective use of available funds for infrastructure improvements."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms.
Read MoreCOMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2019 SAVE TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the fourth and seventh grade winners of the 2019 Save Texas History Essay Contest, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office’s Save Texas History Program. The essay contest encourages students to answer the question, “What history in your community is worth saving?”“As a former history teacher, I am proud to announce the recipients of the 2019 annual Save Texas History Essay Contest: fourth grader, George Vernau III and seventh grader Aiden Williams,” said Commissioner Bush.
Read MoreEVIDENCE OF BURIALS DISCOVERED IN MONKS BURIAL ROOM AND NAVE OF ALAMO CHURCH
Today, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the Alamo Mission Archaeological Advisory Committee released statements following the identification of three burials during archeological exploration of the Monks Burial Room and Nave of the Alamo Church. The purpose of archeology inside and around the Alamo Church and Long Barrack is to install moisture monitoring equipment as well as locate and document the foundations of the 300 year old structures.
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