Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Results of the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups
Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that over 400 volunteers participated in the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups and removed of total of 12,922 pounds of trash from seven sites during the two-day event on South Padre and across the Coastal Bend. “It is truly inspiring to see hundreds of volunteers take time out of their weekend to help give back to Texas beaches,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “Preserving our state’s coastline for future generations of Texans and their families to enjoy is paramount.
Read MoreSave the Date: Sign Up for the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups
AUSTIN—Today, Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. reminds all interested volunteers to sign up for the 2023 Texas Adopt-A-Beach (AAB) Winter Cleanups on Friday, February 3rd at South Padre Island and Saturday, February 4th at five locations across the Coastal Bend Area. “The responsible stewardship of Texas’ land is one of GLO’s top priorities, and the Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups provide us with an excellent opportunity to care for our coastline,” said Commissioner Buckingham.
Read More27th Annual “Treasures of the Texas Coast” Children’s Art Contest
AUSTIN—Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. kicked off the 27th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest, which is facilitated through the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach Program. All Texas students, public, private, and homeschooled, in kindergarten through sixth grade are encouraged to send in their masterpieces. Artwork should be based on the theme “Treasures of the Texas Coast” and should depict why the Texas coast is important or special to the student.
Read MoreFour-Day Derelict Vessel Turn-In Event: Brazoria County
BRAZORIA COUNTY—Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), Brazoria County, and the Brazoria County Fire Fighters Association to provide the residents of Brazoria County with a free event to dispose of inoperable vessels. The Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) will take place February 6-9 from 8 am to 5 pm.
Read MoreTexas General Land Office Files Complaint Against New Definition of WOTUS Rule
Texas General Land Office Files Complaint Against New Definition of WOTUS RuleGLO joins fight against federal overreach into states’ traditional authority over land and water resources AUSTIN—Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D.
Read MoreU.S. Army Veteran Requests 100 Cards for Her 100th Birthday
U.S. Army Veteran Requests 100 Cards for Her 100th Birthday EL PASO— Today, Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. called on the El Paso community to show support for one of our courageous Veterans, Vietnam and Korean War Veteran Army Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Cecelia B. McKenzie, who turns 100 on January 27th. LTC McKenzie—a resident at the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH) in El Paso—has requested at least 100 birthday cards for this incredible milestone.LTC McKenzie served in the U.S.
Read MoreDr. Dawn Buckingham Makes History as First Woman Sworn into Texas’ Oldest Agency
Today, Dr. Dawn Buckingham was sworn in as the 29th Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office (GLO), making history as the first woman to hold this office in Texas. Commissioner Buckingham was issued the oath of office at the Texas State Capitol by the Honorable Judge Melissa Goodwin of the Third District Court of Appeals, Place 4. After the formal ceremony, Commissioner Buckingham spoke to all in attendance, including family, friends, supporters, as well as hundreds of Texans from every corner of this great state.
Read MoreCommissioner George P. Bush Announces the Winners and Finalists of the 2022 Save Texas History Essay Contest
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is pleased to announce the winners and finalists of the 2022 Save Texas History Essay Contest, sponsored by the Texas General Land Office’s Save Texas History Program. Fourth- and seventh-grade students from across Texas answered the question, “What history in your community is worth saving?”"I am continuously inspired by the insight of these young Texans, having read their essays and seen their passion for Texas history”, said Commissioner Bush.
Read MoreTexas GLO Reopens Homeowner Assistance And Reimbursement Programs in the RGV
Texas GLO Reopens Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Programs in the RGVGLO encourages homeowners impacted by 2018 & 2019 flooding disasters to review document checklist, apply now AUSTIN — Today, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) officially reopened the application for the Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Programs (HARP) in the Rio Grande Valley counties of Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy. Through HARP, the GLO is focused on rebuilding homes damaged in 2018 and 2019 flooding disasters through repair or reconstruction of owner-occupied single-family homes.
Read MoreTexas GLO Reabre los Programas de Asistencia y Reembolso para Propietarios de Viviendas en el RGV
Texas GLO Reabre los Programas de Asistencia y Reembolso para Propietarios de Viviendas en el RGVGLO alienta a los propietarios de viviendas afectados por los desastres de inundaciones de 2018 y 2019 a revisar la lista de verificación de documentos, aplica ahora AUSTIN Hoy, el Texas General Land Office (GLO, por sus siglas en inglés) reabrió oficialmente la solicitud para los Programas de Asistencia y Reembolso para Propietarios (HARP, por sus siglas en inglés) en los condados de Cameron, Hidalgo y Willacy en el Valle del Río Grande.
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