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GLO commissioner talks veterans’ issues during lege briefing
On the eve of Veteran’s Day, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush spoke candidly about his COVID-19 response at veteran nursing homes across the state and the slim possibility of establishing a free-standing Veteran’s Affairs hospital in the Rio Grande Valley, an endeavor he said should come from the federal government. Bush’s remarks came Tuesday […]
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Virtual Veterans Day Ceremony with George P. Bush and Major General Albert Zapanta
On Wednesday, November 11th, Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush will be hosting a virtual Veterans Day ceremony to honor and recognize our nation’s heroes who dedicated their lives to fighting for our freedom. The ceremony will feature keynote remarks by Retired Major General Albert Zapanta, remarks by […]
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Killeen Daily Herald: Meals, deals and special events for Veterans Day
The Texas Veterans Land Board is hosting a Veterans Day Virtual Ceremony at noon Nov. 11 on its Facebook page, www.facebook.com/TXVLB. The ceremony will feature Major General Albert Zapanta as the keynote speaker, remarks by Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush, the national anthem performed by Operation Encore’s Shannon Books, and the Presentation of […]
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Houston Public Radio: Army Corps Unveils Updated $26 Billion Project To Protect The Texas Gulf From Storms
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Texas General Land Office on Friday released the second draft of its massive, multibillion-dollar project to protect the Texas Gulf Coast from hurricanes and storm surge. Plans to build a coastal storm barrier — also known as the “Ike Dike” — have been in the works since Hurricane […]
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The News of San Patricio: Texas GLO builds 2,000 homes, several in San Pat
AUSTIN – Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has completely rebuilt more than 2,000 homes for Texas families through the Homeowner Assistance Program. This achievement marks an important milestone in a program that is anticipated to rebuild more than 6,000 homes using more than $1.3 billion in available […]
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George P. Bush: Joe Biden Plan to Transition from Oil ‘Translates to Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs Gone’
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush criticized former Vice President Joe Biden’s pledge to transition away from oil during the final presidential debate on Thursday. President Trump asked Biden if he would “close down the oil industry,” to which Biden responded, “I would transition from the oil industry, yes.” NBC debate moderator Kristen Welker asked […]
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Veterans Cemetery at Abilene gets $1.3M grant
ABILENE, Texas (News Release) — Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a grant of $1,316,263 to the Veterans Land Board for expansion and improvements to the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene in Abilene, Texas. The […]
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Orange County Seals Deal With TX GLO and Army Corps of Engineers for Protective Levee
Now, they have hope instead of resignation for such future storm predictions. “We are pleased to work with the USACE and Orange County leaders on this monumental project,” said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. “This signing agreement is an important milestone in our efforts to protect, reinforce and strengthen the Texas coast. Texas citizens […]
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Mail Drop program revamped for veterans at state homes
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush launched the revamp of the board’s Mail Drop program, allowing people to send cards, art or letters to the veterans at the state homes. Some residents of the homes have felt more lonely in recent months due to restrictions on visitations and interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bush, the […]
