UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT COASTAL BEND STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SR Don Lesley Ward. Born on July 22, 1956, Mr. Ward served in the United States Navy from August 6, 1975 to December 15, 1976. Mr. Ward 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 MoreFUNDING SELECTION ANNOUNCED FOR TEXAS COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
The Texas General Land Office has designated a total of twenty-two projects for funding under the Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP) Grant Cycle 25. Seventeen of these projects, approximating $2 million in federal funds, will improve the management of the state's coastal resources and ensure the long-term ecological and economic productivity of the coast.
Read MoreOVER 5,484 POUNDS OF TRASH COLLECTED AT ANNUAL ADOPT-A-BEACH COASTAL BEND WINTER CLEANUP
On February 8th, 2020, over 350 volunteers participated in the 2020 Annual Adopt-A-Beach Coastal Bend Winter Cleanup and worked together to clean a total of 31.5 miles of beach and bay area. With over 2.74 tons, or 5,484 pounds of trash collected, our Texas beaches are once again clean and beautiful for wildlife and the community alike to enjoy.Some odd items found in the cleanup include a tire, a TV remote, a whole watermelon, bullets, nerdles (micro plastic), and a freezer.The next coast-wide cleanup will take place April 18, 2020.
Read MoreOVER 2,600 POUNDS OF TRASH COLLECTED AT ANNUAL ADOPT-A-BEACH SOUTH PADRE ISLAND WINTER CLEANUP
On February 7th, over 300 volunteers participated in the 2020 Annual Adopt-A-Beach South Padre Island Winter Cleanup and worked together to clean a total of 3 miles of beach and bay area. With over 1.31 tons, or 2,620 pounds of trash collected, our Texas beaches are once again clean and beautiful for wildlife and the community alike to enjoy. Special thanks to SPI Kats who gave away door prizes from local businesses, Schlitterbahn Waterpark for providing hot chocolate and H-E-B Port Isabel for providing orange juice, donuts and bottled water.
Read More74 YEARS OF MARRIAGE CELEBRATION HOSTED BY USSERY ROAN TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
Tomorrow, February 14, the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home will crown their annual Valentine's Day 'King and Queen' for Veterans residing in the home. This year, a very special couple have been selected to be crowned 'King and Queen.' It's not every day that two people celebrate 74 years of marriage. World War II Veteran, Mr. John Bremer and his wife Glenna Bremer will be crowned Valentine's 'King and Queen' in recognition of their extraordinary number of years together.
Read MoreTHIS WEEK: PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES FOR COASTAL TEXAS STUDY IN GALVESTON AND SEABROOK
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will be hostingPublic Open Houses on the Coastal Texas Study in Galveston and Seabrook this week.
Read MoreUNACCOMPANIED 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 Friday, February 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. SHARP, the Rio Grande Valley Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Mission will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SA George Washington Dorset. Born on February 22, 1935, Mr. Dorset served in the United States Navy from June 15, 1955 to October 3, 1957. Mr. Dorset 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 MoreCOMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL AND TOURS WORKFORCE READINESS PROGRAM
Yesterday, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush taught an interactive economics lesson on Texas energy at Martin High School as part of his “Year of Energy” initiative.As one of the largest financiers of public schools in Texas, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) realizes that the quality of our education systems is paramount to our state’s success.“High schools across the state are preparing our young leaders in classrooms today for the workforce of tomorrow,” said Commissioner George P.
Read MoreUNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT CENTRAL TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SN Michael Charles Pry. Born on February 11, 1947, Mr. Pry served in the United States Navy from February 11, 1964 to February 9, 1968. He received the National Defense Service Medal. Mr. Pry is not expected to have anyone attend his burial.
Read MoreCOMMISSIONER GEORGE P. BUSH HOSTS GRAND OPENING CEREMONY FOR TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
On Friday, February 7, Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush celebrated the opening of the 9th Texas Veterans home with members of the Houston community, State Representatives, Mayor Turner and individuals from all over the state who are committed to serving Texas Veterans."As Texas Land Commissioner I am honored to give a lot of speeches, but none more important than those honoring our military Vets.
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