Our office will be closed beginning Monday, December 22. We will return on January 5. Happy Holidays!

Humanities Texas is pleased to showcase three of our 2025 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award winners! #htxota Learn about these remarkable educators who were featured in our December newsletter: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

In November, "Tom Lea: Brushstrokes from the Frontlines of World War II"—a new exhibition in partnership w/ the Tom Lea Institute—debuted at the El Paso Veterans One-Stop Center. Read more about their work & why they chose to host "Brushstrokes": www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article... #htxnews

For our latest issue of #htxnews, we asked writer George Getschow to give a look inside the Larry McMurtry Literary Center, its growing public impact, and the efforts underway to preserve McMurtry’s extraordinary personal library. 📖 Read more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS** Register now for our January 2026 PD webinars! #htxedu 🗓️ JAN 20 "Teaching with Film in the Social Studies Classroom": www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te... 🗓️ JAN 27 "The American Revolutionary War: Part I": www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te... #America250

Humanities Texas is pleased to showcase two of our 2025 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award winners! #htxota Learn about these incredible teachers who were featured in our November newsletter: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

🌟 Apply now for spring teacher programs! Beginning in January, Humanities Texas will offer online and in-person professional development programs for Texas social studies and English language arts teachers. Learn more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

HAPPENING TOMORROW! 📚

Save some room in your shopping cart for books! 📚 **THIS SATURDAY** Join us DEC 6 (10a–1p) for our 15TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR! Meet Texas authors, buy their latest books, and enjoy holiday treats at the historic Byrne-Reed House in Austin: bit.ly/HTxBookFair! All proceeds benefit TX libraries ✨

🌟 Are you thankful for an exceptional teacher in your life? Nominate them for a 2026 Outstanding Teaching Award! Nominations will be accepted through DECEMBER 1: bit.ly/NominateOTA2026 #htxota

Our 15TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR is almost here! Meet nineteen Texas authors, buy their latest books, & enjoy holiday treats at the historic Byrne-Reed House in Austin. 🗓️ Saturday, December 6 ⏰10AM–1PM 📚Proceeds benefit Texas libraries. Learn more about this year's event at bit.ly/HTxBookFair!

**TX TEACHERS** 📣 Last chance to register for "The Declaration of Independence"! 🗓 MON, NOV 17, 2025 🕔 5–6:15 p.m. CT The webinar will examine the Declaration, tracing its complex origins, international influences, & far-reaching legacy. #htxedu #America250 www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

“Veterans and the Power of Conversation”—a recent episode of the “Humanities =“ podcast—features a conversation about our Veterans' Voices reading and discussion program! 🎧 Listen to the episode by searching “Humanities =“ on your podcast app or at statehumanities.org/podcast.

If you work or volunteer at a small museum, don't miss the @aaslh.org virtual summit next week dedicated to the collections concerns of museums with modest budgets and small/no paid staff. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/SMICSummit.

**THIS WEEKEND** @humanitiestexas.bsky.social presents U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón in conversation about Startlement: New and Selected Poems at @texasbookfest.bsky.social! ⏰ SAT, NOV 8, 3:00 PM 📚 Capitol Auditorium ➡️ Learn more: texasbookfestival.org/schedule/ada...

**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS** ⏰ There's still time to register for "Teaching Texas Literature" in MCALLEN on THU, NOV 13! 📲 APPLY: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

Do you know an outstanding Texas teacher in your school or community? Nominate them for a 2026 Outstanding Teaching Award! bit.ly/NominateOTA2... All #htxota award winners receive $5,000 w/ an additional $1,000 for their school. Nominations will be accepted through DECEMBER 1.

**ATTN: TEXAS ELA TEACHERS** Apply now for "Teaching Texas Literature" a one-day workshop in MCALLEN (NOV 13) focusing on how Texas writers have engaged the state's history and culture. ➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS** Apply now for "Teaching Early Texas History, 1528–1821," a one-day workshop in DALLAS on NOVEMBER 6 focused on early Texas history from the Age of Contact through the Spanish Colonial period. #TX4T ➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

**ATTN: TX TEACHERS** Join us next week (OCT 29) for "Teaching Drama," a one-day workshop in AUSTIN on strategies for generating student interest in and understanding of drama at the secondary level. ➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS** ⏰ Last call for “Teaching the Progressive Era”! Join us in HOUSTON, OCTOBER 21, for a one-day workshop for secondary social studies teachers on the politics, reforms, and journalism that transformed the nation. Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

It's National Arts and Humanities Month! 🌟 Tune in to "Humanities =" — a new podcast by the Federation of State Humanities Councils — to learn how councils nationwide are using the humanities to build connection and community. Listen and get inspired! 🎧 www.statehumanities.org/podcast/

The Jack Miller Center will award $5,000 to one teacher in every state to carry out a special civics project next year related to the #America250 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence! The deadline to apply is NOV 16, 2025. Learn more: www.jackmillercenter.org/teaching-ame...

**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS** Register now "Digital Storytelling: Developing Student Podcasts in the Writing Classroom"! 🖥️ Webinar 🗓 October 7, 2025 🕔 5:00–6:15 p.m. CT ➡️ Learn more: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS** There's still time to register for "The Imperial Crisis in British North America, 1763–1775"! 🖥️ Webinar 🗓 October 6, 2025 🕔 5:00–6:15 p.m. CT ➡️ Learn more: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

Join Humanities Texas on WED, NOV 19, for a FREE #htxgrants workshop in Fredericksburg for Hill Country organizations! In partnership w/ TX Rural Funders, TX Comm on the Arts, TX Historical Comm & TX Historical Foundation Learn more and register (required): www.humanitiestexas.org/hill-country...

**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS** There's still time to sign up for our September webinar series on using primary sources in the ELA classroom w/ @ncte.org and @librarycongress.bsky.social! Register today! www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

**UPDATE ON FALL MAJOR GRANTS CYCLE** The fall major grants cycle is now open for programs that will take place on or after JAN 1, 2026. #htxgrants LOI deadline: SEPT 30, 2025 Final app deadline: OCT 3, 2025 Please visit our website for application details: www.humanitiestexas.org/grants/major

With generous support from the Tejemos Foundation, the new Humanities Texas exhibition "Soul Circuit: Juneteenth Rodeos in Texas" will travel to six Texas communities over the coming year! #htxexhibits Learn more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS** In fall 2025, Humanities Texas will offer online and in-person professional development programs for Texas social studies and ELA teachers. Apply now at www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...! #htxedu

**ATTN: TX TEACHERS** "America Before the American Revolution" will take place via Zoom from 5:00–6:15PM CT on SEPT 16. The webinar will explore the place of the American colonies in the British Empire on the eve of the American Revolution. #America250 www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

Join us for an #htxgrants webinar for Texas cultural and educational orgs on WED, AUG 27, at 11AM CT. Staff will make brief presentations and then be available for questions and discussion. This webinar is FREE and open to the public. Register online: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We're delighted to resume grantmaking! Rural #htxgrants are available to nonprofit orgs in counties with 60,000 residents or fewer. Exhibition grants are available to support rental and associated programming for #htxexhibits. Learn more at humanitiestexas.org/grants!

We were saddened to learn of Bruce Bugg’s passing earlier this month. Bruce, who served on the Humanities Texas board from 2010–12, was a thoughtful and effective civic leader deeply committed to San Antonio and the state of Texas. We'll miss him greatly. www.tpr.org/government-p...

**ATTN: TX TEACHERS** Register now for "Introducing, Interpreting, and Integrating Primary Sources in the ELA Classroom"! The webinar series (SEPT 15 & 22) will draw upon teaching ideas compiled by @ncte.org in collaboration w/ @librarycongress.bsky.social. www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

📢 NEH (@nehgov.bsky.social) invites institutions affected by the floods in Central Texas in July 2025 to apply for fast-track emergency grants to preserve and protect humanities collections. Details and application info at: www.neh.gov/news/neh-cha...

Humanities Texas staff will be traveling across the state to promote #htxgrants and #htxexhibits. If you see us, please say hello! We welcome the opportunity to discuss how our resources can support humanities activity in your community. Where we'll be: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

**THIS WEEK** Preservation Texas & MINDPOP are hosting the Creative Spaces Summit in FTW on July 24–25! The event will explore how historic spaces across Texas are being reimagined as dynamic hubs for art, culture, & community! Learn more: www.preservationtexas.org/creativespaces

Members of our grants team recently spoke with @fwmsh staff about the organization's work in the humanities and their new oral history project made possible in part by #htxgrants. Read more in our June newsletter: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

San Angelo & surrounding communities were severely impacted by widespread flooding across the Concho Valley on July 4. San Angelo Area Foundation has set up a fund to support recovery efforts in the region: www.saafound.org/disaster-funds For Kerr County flood relief: www.communityfoundation.net

**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS** Register now for "Using Last Seen Ads to Teach Slavery and Reconstruction"! This 2-part webinar series will take place 1:00–2:30PM CT on JULY 15 & 16. Attendance for both sessions is encouraged but not required. Apply: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te... #htxedu

**ATTN: TX TEACHERS** Last chance to register for "Teaching Film Adaptations"! This webinar will take place from 10A–12P CT on MON, JULY 14, and will explore the process of teaching film adaptations of lit texts in the secondary ELA classroom. #htxedu www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

Our thoughts continue to be with those in Central Texas reckoning with the destruction caused by catastrophic flooding. We maintain a list of resources for cultural/arts orgs across Texas & the U.S and update throughout the year: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

We are devastated by the news from TX communities affected by recent & ongoing flooding. Here is one way you can help—@TCFHillCountry has set up a fund to support nonprofit orgs, first responder agencies, & local gov engaged in response/relief/recovery: cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...

Humanities Texas is excited to bring back the annual Summer Reading issue of our monthly newsletter! This year, we asked independent booksellers across Texas to recommend titles that have recently captured their attention: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

Learn more about upcoming LEAD Program workshops for Texas Pecos Trail Region museum professionals at thcfriends.org/1876-2/! Sessions will equip rural museum leaders with tools to strengthen boards, clarify missions, and plan for long-term sustainability. Made possible in part by #htxgrants.

**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS** Registration is still open for "Using Primary Sources to Teach Major Topics in U.S. History in their Constitutional Context"! This webinar series for social studies teachers will take place on JULY 7, 8, & 9. #htxedu Learn more: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

**ATTN: TX TEACHERS** There is still time to register for "The High School Canon: Then and Now"! This two-part webinar series will take place online from 1:00–3:00PM CT on JULY 7 & 8. Attending both sessions is encouraged but not required. Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

TOMORROW: Head to Bandera for the opening of "Crossroads: Change in Rural America"—an exhibition by the Smithsonian (SITES) circulated in partnership with the Texas Historical Commission! Learn more: www.banderacowboycapital.com/p/smithsonian This program is made possible in part by #htxgrants.

The Humanities Texas traveling exhibition "Juneteenth" is currently on display at Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston and the Sam Houston Regional Library & Research Center in Liberty! #htxexhibits Learn more about visiting the exhibition at www.humanitiestexas.org/exhibitions/....