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By Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB)

Letter from the Chairman

Letter from the Chairman

February 2021
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Feb 23
Happy 80th Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve

Happy 80th Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve

On February 19th, the Veterans Land Board celebrates with our Seamen brethren the 80th birthday of the Coast Guard Reserve. Created as a…
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Feb 18
Labor of Love

Labor of Love

Valentine’s Day is an important opportunity for us to celebrate love. Whether it’s celebrating relationships with our loved ones, friends…
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Feb 12
TVC Provides Local Help for Veterans with VA Claim

TVC Provides Local Help for Veterans with VA Claim

“Before you give up, give TVC a try,” said Texas Veterans Commission Claims Benefits Advisor Diane Bowie.
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Feb 10
Next Gen Warrior — Episode 60

Next Gen Warrior — Episode 60

Jesse Iwuji — U.S. Navy Veteran and NASCAR Driver
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Feb 10
Oral History: Meet First Gulf War U.S. Air Force and Army Reserve Veteran, Dr. Sharon Frederick

Oral History: Meet First Gulf War U.S. Air Force and Army Reserve Veteran, Dr. Sharon Frederick

LISTEN TO HER INTERVIEW
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Feb 8
The VLB Celebrates Four Chaplains Day

The VLB Celebrates Four Chaplains Day

In the Armed Services, one of the troops’ favorite people is always the chaplain. During peacetime, he or she might share stories, jokes…
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Feb 2
VLB Board Approves Increase to Home Loan Limits, Reduce Land Loan Rates

VLB Board Approves Increase to Home Loan Limits, Reduce Land Loan Rates

VLB Board adopts updates to increase the maximum home loan amount, lower the interest rates for land loans, and reduce the minimum bid for…
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Feb 1
Texas VLB Recognizes Alfredo Gonzales — Medal of Honor Recipient

Texas VLB Recognizes Alfredo Gonzales — Medal of Honor Recipient

Did you know the McAllen Texas State Veterans Home is named after one of our state’s Congressional Medal of Honor recipients?
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Jan 29
Letter from the Chairman

Letter from the Chairman

January 2021
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Jan 22
VLB’s Virtual Assistant “Maverick” Hits Milestone

VLB’s Virtual Assistant “Maverick” Hits Milestone

The agency’s newly launched system has helped 1,000 Texas Veterans
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Jan 14
Our Highest Honor: Eternal Care for Texas Veterans

Our Highest Honor: Eternal Care for Texas Veterans

They stand at attention against the pale white headstones, a sea of green wreaths with their big red bows. The thousands of holiday…
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Jan 14
The VLB Celebrates 75 Years of Serving Texas Veterans!

The VLB Celebrates 75 Years of Serving Texas Veterans!

1946 to 2021
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Jan 11
Next Gen Warrior — Episode 59

Next Gen Warrior — Episode 59

Jennifer Marshall — U.S. Navy Veteran and Actress
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Jan 8
New Year — New Credit Score Tips & Job Assistance for Veterans

New Year — New Credit Score Tips & Job Assistance for Veterans

With 2020 in our rearview mirror, we can finally begin looking towards the future and what 2021 has in store for us. While we’ve left 2020…
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Jan 8
Oral History: Meet WWII U.S. Navy Veterans, James & Margaret Clepper

Oral History: Meet WWII U.S. Navy Veterans, James & Margaret Clepper

LISTEN TO THEIR INTERVIEW
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Jan 6
The VLB Celebrates Pledge of Allegiance Day

The VLB Celebrates Pledge of Allegiance Day

The Veterans Land Board pledges its allegiance today, like all our military members, to the flag of the United States of America on this…
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Dec 23, 2020
VLB Wishes the National Guard a Happy Birthday!

VLB Wishes the National Guard a Happy Birthday!

Today, December 13th, the Veterans Land Board recognizes the birthday of the National Guard. Originally the militia of the several states…
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Dec 11, 2020
Letter from the Chairman

Letter from the Chairman

December 2020
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Dec 11, 2020
Next Gen Warrior — Episode 55

Next Gen Warrior — Episode 55

Christopher Mendez — Marine Corps Veteran and General Counsel and CCO at Commonwealth Asset Management
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Dec 2, 2020
Let’s Remember Pearl Harbor Day — Monday, Dec 7th

Let’s Remember Pearl Harbor Day — Monday, Dec 7th

The era we have all lived in for our entire lives is quickly coming to an end as this coming Monday, December 7th is the 79th anniversary…
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Dec 1, 2020
Beyond the Honey-Do List — 7 Steps to a VLB Home Improvement Loan

Beyond the Honey-Do List — 7 Steps to a VLB Home Improvement Loan

In 2019, a Harvard University study predicted a remodeling activity slow down for 2020. Of course, they didn’t expect a massive work and…
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Dec 1, 2020
Oral History: Meet WWII U.S. Navy Veteran and Pearl Harbor Survivor, Albert Kamenicky

Oral History: Meet WWII U.S. Navy Veteran and Pearl Harbor Survivor, Albert Kamenicky

LISTEN TO HIS INTERVIEW
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Dec 1, 2020
Launch of Voice of Veterans Lesson Plans for Texas School Teachers

Launch of Voice of Veterans Lesson Plans for Texas School Teachers

Texas Land Commissioner encourages Texas students and teachers to learn the legacy of our Texas Veterans and the importance of Oral History
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Nov 24, 2020
The VLB Acknowledges Texas 36th Infantry Division Mobilization Day

The VLB Acknowledges Texas 36th Infantry Division Mobilization Day

The Veterans Land Board remembers today, November 25th, as the mobilization date for the famous Texas 36th Infantry Division in 1940. This…
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Nov 24, 2020
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