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Episode #118 – Fort Bend Libraries – George Memorial Library: Genealogy and Local History Department

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The Genealogy and Local History Department at Fort Bend County Libraries provides a wealth of information for those researching the southeastern United States and nearby areas, including Fort Bend County. As part of the George Memorial Library and the Regional Historical Resource Depository (RHRD), the department offers numerous resources that are invaluable to genealogy researchers. … Read more

Awards – There’s Still Time to Submit Your Work for 2024

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Did you publish a book or an article between September 15, 2023, and September 15, 2024? Did your society publish a newsletter, journal, or quarterly? Do you or your society have a website devoted to your family or the genealogical community? There’s still time to submit your entry for the TxSGS Awards program. Each year, … Read more

2024 Call for Presentations – Submission Deadline is March 27

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The Texas State Genealogical Society recently announced a Call for Presentations for their 2024 TxSGS Family History Conference Navigating Your Family History. This event, slated for November 1-2, 2024, will be held virtually. Selected presentations will be included in TxSGS Live!, a two-day event with live Q&A; other presentations will be recorded for an On-Demand program … Read more

Episode #113 – Texas Heritage Museum at Hill College, Hillsboro, Texas

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Host: Ron Barnett Guest: John R Verslius, Dean of the Texas Heritage Museum at Hill College, Hillsboro, Texas The Texas Heritage Museum has three separate divisions: the Texas Heritage Museum Galleries & Collection, the Historical Research Center, and the Hill College Press. Dean Verslius announced that the Texas Heritage Museum just received accreditation by the … Read more

2023 TxSGS Family History Conference – November 10-11

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Join us at the  2023 TxSGS Family History Conference! We’re taking advantage of the latest technology to bring participants from around the globe together “virtually.”  This year’s conference opens with TxSGS Live! which takes place on Friday and Saturday, November 10-11. Ten speakers will share their knowledge over two days, including a live question and … Read more

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