Each year, the VLB, family members and volunteers from around Texas help beautify our Texas State Veterans Cemeteries to honor our Veterans who have passed by adding donated wreaths at each headstone during the holiday season. This year, we are working with Wreaths Across America at three of our cemeteries…

VLB’s four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries in Abilene, Corpus Christi, Killeen and Mission will host Flag Placement events for Veterans Day. Volunteers are encouraged to participate at a cemetery near them. No RSVP is required to attend. Please see below for details. …

Dear Veteran, This holiday season, as we spend cherished time with our families and friends, it is vital that we take a moment to recognize the sacrifices and bravery of our U.S. Military Members and their families who do not get to be together. On October 26th, every state in…

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is the most-visited memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This war memorial which features a giant wall that lists more than 58,000 service members’ names, is visited by more than 5 million people each year. The names inscribed on the black granite wall are…

The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen opened on Jan. 4, 2006. It was the first of four cemeteries built and run by the Texas Veterans Land Board under the Texas General Land Office. The cemetery is 174 acres, with the capability to inter up to 50,000 of our…

Dear Veteran, As September ends and we hope to see fall begin settling in around Texas, it is a pivotal time to reflect upon what matters to us most. The well-being and safety of our courageous Veterans are a top priority of many Texans. …

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q: Who is eligible for interment at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery? A: Eligible Veterans, their spouses, and the Veteran’s eligible family members are authorized interment. Q: What costs are involved with interment at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery? A: From the moment that…

Dear Veteran, During the month of August, we honor our incredible Veterans and Military Members for many reasons. …

Today, Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that three of our Texas State Veterans Homes (TSVH), the Alfredo Gonzalez TSVH in McAllen, Ambrosio Guillen TSVH in El Paso, and the William R. …