Texas Veterans Blog

Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. recently announced that the VLB has approved a new land loan benefit for…

Each year, the VLB, family members and volunteers from around Texas help beautify our Texas State Veterans Cemeteries to honor our Veterans…

October 22 is the birthday of native Texan and World War II hero Andrew “Jack” Jackson Lummus Jr., who received a Medal of Honor for his…

VLB’s four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries in Abilene, Corpus Christi, Killeen, and Mission will host Flag Placement events for Veterans…

An October 13, 1775 resolution made by the Continental Congress called for a swift sailing vessel mounted with guns that would carry eighty…

Today would have been the 105th birthday of the World War II veteran and hero Doris “Dorie” Miller, a U.S. Navy sailor who died in service…

September offers many occasions to reflect upon the sacrifices of our Veterans. One of these observances is Constitution Week, which runs…

The Veterans Land Board is dedicated to serving and honoring veterans. Today, on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we want to recognize not…

This year marks the 77th anniversary of the creation of the United States Air Force, but the country’s air forces went through several…

Texas is home to a legion of veterans who have bravely served their country. Many of those have been the recipients of Medals of Honor, a…

The Veterans Land Board believes strongly in honoring our country’s veterans, whether by serving those still with us or commemorating the…

As Chairwoman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB), it’s an honor to recognize the selflessness and sacrifices of our Military Members…

The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) along with the Texas Veteran Commission (TVC) and the University of Texas at Tyler are pleased to…

The USS Indianapolis is remembered as one of the most harrowing stories of the United States Navy. On July 30th, 1945, the Portland-class…

As Chairwoman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB), I take securing Texas Veterans’ futures very seriously. One crucial part of this task…

Dear Veteran,

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. along with the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) is pleased to announce the Veterans-only land…

In honor of Women Veterans Day, the Texas Veterans Land Board salutes all Women Veterans and all those still in service. We are proud to…

VLB celebrated the 80th anniversary of D-Day. June 6, 1944, marks the day that Allied forces invaded Normandy, France and began…

Dear Veteran,

Join us on Memorial Day at one of our Texas State Veterans Cemeteries in Abilene, Corpus Christi, Killeen, and Mission to remember and…

Dear Veteran,

Dear Veteran,

Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announces the VLB Veterans Housing Assistance Program’s top lenders and loan…