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Letter from the Chairman
Letter from the Chairman
February 2021
Texas VLB
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…
Texas VLB
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…
Texas VLB
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.
Texas VLB
Feb 10
Next Gen Warrior — Episode 60
Next Gen Warrior — Episode 60
Jesse Iwuji — U.S. Navy Veteran and NASCAR Driver
Texas VLB
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
Texas VLB
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…
Texas VLB
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…
Texas VLB
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?
Texas VLB
Jan 29
Letter from the Chairman
Letter from the Chairman
January 2021
Texas VLB
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
Texas VLB
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…
Texas VLB
Jan 14
The VLB Celebrates 75 Years of Serving Texas Veterans!
The VLB Celebrates 75 Years of Serving Texas Veterans!
1946 to 2021
Texas VLB
Jan 11
Next Gen Warrior — Episode 59
Next Gen Warrior — Episode 59
Jennifer Marshall — U.S. Navy Veteran and Actress
Texas VLB
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…
Texas VLB
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
Texas VLB
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…
Texas VLB
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…
Texas VLB
Dec 11, 2020
Letter from the Chairman
Letter from the Chairman
December 2020
Texas VLB
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
Texas VLB
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…
Texas VLB
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…
Texas VLB
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
Texas VLB
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
Texas VLB
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…
Texas VLB
Nov 24, 2020
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