Vietnam veterans gathered at the State Capitol March 25 to break ground for the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans monument, which will stand as an honor to all who served in the Vietnam War and a permanent memorial to the 3,417 Texans who never came home. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Bid deadline approaching for VLB Type I Forfeited Land Sale
Since 1949, Texas veterans have been able to finance land purchases on favorable terms through the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB). Continue reading
For veterans, finding forfeited land in Texas is easier than ever
Although Texas offers a wide variety of properties for sale, some veterans have reported difficulties in finding land to purchase using their land loan benefits from the VLB. Continue reading
Army veteran lauds home improvement loan program
Toan Do of Austin, retired Army captain, recently obtained a home improvement loan to remodel his kitchen, grand room and master bath from the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB). Continue reading
Expansion announced for Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
VLB Chairman Jerry Patterson will join Congressman John Carter and Joshua de Leon from the Department of Veterans Affairs to break ground for a new columbarium at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, 11463 State Highway 195, on Tuesday, March 11 at 2 p.m. Continue reading
Clyde W. Cosper TSVH featured in winning video
The Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham was featured in a video produced by a resident’s family member for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) Teens video completion. Continue reading