Voices of Veterans: Sgt. Robert "Bob" Bearden Shares His Story of Service During WWII and D-Day

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this special episode, we highlight the service of Veterans who experienced D-Day.

Statement from Attorney General Ken Paxton on the Verdict in President Trump’s New York Case

ICYMI- Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statement today.“Today is a dark and shameful day in American history.

Pfluger Statement on Trump Trial Verdict

Congressman August Pfluger released a statement following the verdict in former President Trump’s criminal trial in New York City.

Part of Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham’s comments on X:

Everyone should fear the weaponization of the justice system. These Democrat-led kangaroo courts will stop at nothing to disparage President Trump and prevent him from winning another presidential election at all costs!...

Simple Truths

The gospel hymn, “Rescue the Perishing,” is one of my favorites. It stirs up many emotions when I sing it, or hear it sung. My memories are awakened to the great truths that are found in the words of this great hymn.

Those Special Colts

Years ago, my wife and I used to raise horses. One of the things I enjoyed the most was halter breaking, teaching the young colts to lead. Each one was different, and you never knew how they were going to turn out.

Texas requests federal assistance to recover from recent severe weather

Texas has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for statewide communities following recent severe weather and flooding. Inclement weather has caused more than $58 million in public infrastructure damage and taken multiple lives since April 26.

Rylander Library Book Review

Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a racially- charged murder case sets a duo of white and Black lawyers against a deeply unfair system as they work to defend their wrongfully- accused Black defendants in this courtroom drama from #1 New York Times bestselling author David...

The Richland Springs Report

Although I don’t want it to stop raining for a month or two, I would like to be able to fix my road so that I can get in more easily. Right now, I’m dodging big potholes and washouts. The rains have been wonderful. Everything is lush and green. I’m sure we will have a bountiful hay crop or two.