Texas Veterans Blog

Thanksgiving is a special time for us to reflect on the many blessings we are fortunate to have as a free nation. Every year we gather with…

“May we remember and honor our Veterans not just on Veterans Day, but on every day of the year”

In 1983, the Texas legislature created the VLB Veterans Housing Assistance Program to help Texas Veterans, military members, and their…

The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) is proud to announce the schedule for its annual holiday wreath-laying ceremonies to honor and remember…

El Paso is well known for its ties to Western folklore as well as its importance as a major border town with significant contributions to…

Dear Veteran,

Cindy Alvarez joined the U.S. Navy in 1981. She studied journalism, radio, and TV broadcasting at the Defense Information School at Fort…

Hernán Luis y Prado — Navy Veteran, Gulf War Veteran — Founder & CEO of Workshops for Warriors

Mission: ETS Sponsorship is a public-private partnership that successfully transitions servicemembers to their post-military hometowns to…

Every suicide is a devastating loss. For each death, there is tremendous pain felt by loved ones left behind who often contemplate the…

One of the greatest needs for the approximately 25,000 Veterans who call Texas home after completing their military service is a job. As…

Happy Birthday to the Air Force and Air National Guard

At the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) we share a passion to serve Veterans and Military Members. Labor Day gave us a chance to reflect on…

August 2021

Fort Worth, TEXAS — Today, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush broke ground and unveiled the name of the VLB’s 10th nursing…

Today, the Texas Veterans Land Board salutes all those Military Members who parachute on National Airborne Day. In 1940, the first…

The Texas Veterans Land Board today celebrates National Navajo Code Talkers Day. Made popular by the 2002 movie, “Windtalkers,” many now…

The Texas Veterans Land Board celebrates today, the 72nd birthday of the Department of Defense (DoD), with all active duty military and…

The Texas Veterans Land Board today salutes all members of the military who have earned the right to wear a Purple Heart medal. This award…

Tim Stroud — Army Veteran — Director of Community Relations at ABGi USA

The Texas Veterans Land Board salutes the United States Coast Guard today, August 4th, on its 231st birthday! In 1790, Congress approved…

July 2021

The Texas Veterans Land Board today salutes the Army Chaplain Corps on its 246th birthday! On April 19, 1775, at the battles of Lexington…