As an outreach coordinator for County Historical Commissions (CHC), I work with volunteers every day. That is why I am proud to promote National Volunteer Week (April 21–27) and recognize the contribution of CHC appointees. They are a part of the army of passionate volunteers throughout the state who work with the Texas Historical Commission. more »
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Happy Valentine’s Day! Today and for the whole month of February, we are unabashedly showing our love for Texas Courthouses. It’s easy to celebrate this heart-shaped holiday and lavish some affection for our beloved courthouses – visit www.ilovetexascourthouses.org to learn how! Imagine packing your bags and taking 5 days to visit 13 courthouse gems in Texas. That’s more »
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Help us spread the word to your local colleges, universities, students and teachers. The deadline is fast approaching to apply for the Diversity Internship at the Texas Historical Commission (THC). March. 22 marks the end of the application period for college students wishing to pursue an eight-week historic preservation internship with the THC. In seeking to increase the more »
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When Rebecca Borchers moved back to Texas after spending 13 years in Chicago, little did she know her career would come full circle. As the new Executive Director of the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission (Friends), Rebecca now offices in the choir loft of the historic Gethsemane Church and works side-by-side with Terry Colley, more »
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Love is in the air! This week marks several special events celebrating Texas-sized love and pride for the historic courthouses of our state. The first is the announcement of a new campaign from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Preservation Texas and the Texas Historical Commission. February is “I Love Texas Courthouses” month! Visit www.ilovetexascourthouses.org and show your love for our state’s more »
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Have you heard? The Texas Historical Commission (THC) launched their new website! Developing the new agency website accomplishes one of the primary outcomes of Goal 1 of the Statewide Preservation Plan. The website features user-friendly navigation, updated content, a new THC blog, and lots of stories and fascinating facts about agency programs and local successes. more »
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Congratulations to the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission (Friends of the THC) for the recent launch of their new website! Visit the website today and learn all about how you can support the THC, including honoring your personal Texas Hero by contributing to the 1836 campaign, becoming a Texas Hero, or simply making a more »
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The Texas Historical Commission is excited about the efforts of Comal County Historical Commission (CHC) to develop a Strategic Plan that taps in to the broader goals of Texas’ Statewide Preservation Plan. Comal CHC’s Strategic Plan is a great example of how local preservation organizations can draw inspiration and ideas from this larger agenda, and more »
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I was raised to be respectful and modest. And though these traits have served me well for many years, I have learned that from time to time you need to raise your hand, speak up, and even put your foot in the door to help people recognize the larger matter or the greater good. Having more »
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We are nearing the end of our month long celebration of County Historical Commissions (CHCs), where we have shined a spotlight on the work of a select group of CHCs across the state. We were able to share more than 20 projects demonstrating a range of local preservation efforts, all of which contribute to reaching more »
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