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
GEORGE P. BUSH TEACHES HISTORY AT LOCAL SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL TEXAS
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush spent the day teaching Texas history at local elementary schools in Round Rock and Pflugerville as part of his 'Year of Education' Initiative. Commissioner Bush spent the morning with Riojas Elementary School followed by a visit to Round Rock Christian Academy in the afternoon. During his visits, 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. Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY: CMR. BUSH TO RECOGNIZE VETERANS AT TEMPLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MILITARY APPRECIATION BANQUET
On Tuesday, October 29, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman, George P. Bush will recognize Veterans including Veterans from William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home at the Temple Chamber of Commerce Military Appreciation Banquet. The banquet will be held at the Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center. Each year Veterans from William R. Read More
OIL AND GAS REVENUES GENERATE RECORD SHATTERING $1B FOR PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Read More
GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS DISHMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited Dishman Elementary School in Beaumont, 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 4th grade class. The students were given the exclusive opportunity to hold and examine a cannonball found at the Alamo. Read More
GEORGE P. BUSH VISITS PROVIDENCE CLASSICAL SCHOOL
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush visited Providence Classical School in Spring, 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 4th grade class. The students were given the exclusive opportunity to hold and examine a cannonball found at the Alamo. Read More
UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN BURIAL TO BE HELD AT THE COASTAL BEND TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush announced that on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Coastal Bend Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for SR Richard Scott. Born on September 19, 1952, Mr. Scott served in the United States Navy from February 24, 1970 to October 16, 1972. Seaman Recruit (SR) Richard Scott received a National Defense Service Medal during his time in the United States Navy and specialized in fire fighting.Mr. Scott is not expected to have anyone attend his burial. Read More
CMR. BUSH ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF 2019 HUB AWARD
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released the following statement announcing the recipients of the General Land Office's inaugural 2019 HUB awards.“Businesses big and small, not only benefit the economy but also provide jobs in our local communities,” said Commissioner Bush. Read More