August 28 San Antonio
Historic Homeowner Fair
Join the City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Saturday, August 28th, for the second annual Historic Homeowner Fair. The fair will include sessions on repairing wood windows, “green” living in older neighborhoods, appropriate repairs and additions to historic properties, kids activities and more. In the Exhibitors’ Hall and products and services of interest to owners of older homes. Free and open to the public, the fair provides citizens and professionals a unique opportunity to interact and discuss issues related to caring for homes more than 50 years old. If you are interested in becoming a Historic Homeowner Fair exhibitor or sponsor, please contact Amy Unger at the City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation for space availability and reservations. For more information call (210) 207-1496 or email
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September 10 Deadline to Apply
Dozen Distinctive Destinations
Since 2000, the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Dozen Distinctive Destination program has recognized cities and towns that offer an authentic visitor experience by combining dynamic downtowns, cultural diversity, attractive architecture, cultural landscapes and a strong commitment to historic preservation, sustainability and revitalization. In each community, residents have joined together and taken action to protect their town’s character. Browse this site to learn more about these distinctive places. Apply today to become a Distinctive Destination! For more information, please visit: http://www.preservationnation.org/travel-and-sites/travel/dozen-distinctive-destinations/
September 11 Abilene
Celebrate the Swenson’s Centennial
The second Saturday in September (September 11, 2010) will be one to remember. A festive evening both in the restored Swenson House, outside on the lawn and under the stars, featuring a delicious epicurian dinner, dancing to the 18-piece West Texas Jazz Orchestra and more. Make sure you're on the invitation list, please
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with your address. Proceeds of this benefit historic preservation in Abilene and the Swenson House. The dress will be Gatsbyesque, or cool and casual, according to your preference. We'll also be dedicating the new marker from the state of Texas that designates the Swenson House as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. Tables and sponsorships for An Evening at the Swenson are available on the first or second floor, and in the lawn tent outside. Drop by and check out the newly reconstructed Grape Arbor on the south lawn.
September 11
Lavaca County Courthouse Rededication
Everyone is invited and encouraged to come see the newly restored Courthouse, originally dedicated in July of 1899. 9:00 am: Special Observance for the victims of September 11, 2001 in New York City, Washington D.C. and rural Pennsylvania, to be held at the historic 1910 Bandstand on the Courthouse lawn. 9:30 am Dedication Ceremony for the restored Bandstand. To be held at the Bandstand. 10:00 am Rededication of the restored Lavaca County Courthouse. To be held at the main entrance on South side of the Courthouse. Courthouse Tours will follow. (Plans are being made for other events to be held in and near the Courthouse and Courthouse Square on Saturday) For more information, http://www.co.lavaca.tx.us/ips/cms/modules/news/news_0002.html?uri=/jobs.html
September 24-25, 2010 Austin
Engaging in the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (EPOCH) Student Symposium
Engaging in the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (EPOCH) Student Symposium aims to bring together an international group of graduate students who are involved in the research and practice of protecting cultural heritage. In order to prevent the loss of material and intangible culture due to both human and natural causes, EPOCH will engage a new generation of scholars in the practices and methodologies necessary to preserve our cultural legacies for today and the future. The two-day conference will allow students from diverse backgrounds in heritage protection studies (including library and archival science, museum studies, architecture history, anthropology, and art conservation) to share findings, pose questions, and develop collegial networks. In order to encourage further dialogue, presenters’ papers and posters will be published in an online format after the symposium. http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~epoch.
October 14-16, 2010 San Antonio
Texas Society of Architect’s 71st Annual Design Products & Ideas Expo
Visit TSA's website for more information.
October 15 - Deadline
2011 Texas’ Most Endangered Places Nominations Due
October 25, 2010 Austin
Preservation Texas and Texas Downtown Association Celebrate 25 Years of Preservation!
Join Preservation Texas and the Texas Downtown Association as they celebrate their 25th anniversaries at the historic Driskill Hotel in downtown Austin. Cost is $30. Register through Preservation Texas (512-472-1002); Texas Downtown Association (512-472-7832); or email
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October 27-30, 2010 Austin
2010 National Preservation Conference
Join us in shaping Preservation’s newest frontiers—the Next American City, and the Next American Landscape. The National Preservation Conference has always been a great opportunity to get inspired, share ideas, and learn from practitioners who are setting new standards for the preservation field. This year in Austin, it will be even better, thanks to the ideas and feedback we’ve received this past year. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has made some significant changes to the conference format and content in Austin in order to provide an invigorating, challenging, and one-of-a-kind educational experience.
http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/training/npc/2010---austin/Austin_PrelimProgram.pdf
October 29 Austin
Mad about Mod …at Belmont
A Party Partnership of the National Trust and the Preservation Action Foundation. Whether you are mad about Mod, mad about “Mad Men,” or just mad for preservation, “Don” your pillbox hats and skinny ties and come to mid-century themed restaurant The Belmont to swing the night away to critically acclaimed Austin swing band The Lucky Strikes. Enjoy classic cuisine and cocktails on the patio, then bid on the great vacations and valuable items that have always been on offer at the Preservation Action Auction. Tickets are $75. Register through the National Preservation Conference, Session #SFR103. http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/training/npc/
November 9-12 El Paso
2010 Texas Downtown Development and Revitalization Conference
Forecast: Sunny and Blue Skies for Texas Downtowns. "Weather" your Texas Downtown is big, small, old or new, we have and an up to date report for you! Increase your visibility, learn what is on the radar screen for downtowns and aim to set records for your city's growth and profitability. The 2010 Downtown Development and Revitalization Conference is offered jointly by the Texas Downtown Association and The Texas Main Street division of the Texas Historic Commission, and is hosted by the City of El Paso. This year, the Texas Downtown Association is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the organization, officially formed in 1985 to connect communities committed to downtown revitalization.
Conference schedule features educational sessions, round tables, tours and events including:
- How to Predict Success for your Downtown
- Off the Charts Marketing
- Create Events that Sizzle
- Rain or Shine: Winning Economic Development Strategies
- Sustainability: Hot Topic--Cool Ideas
- Getting Funding is a Breeze
- Preservation: Map out a Quality Plan
- Legislative Climate and Current Conditions
100 % chance of opportunities for networking, new ideas and knowledge! Look for our conference brochure, which will be mailed in July. Call 512.472.7832 for more information or visit the website, http://www.texasdowntown.org/events/conferences.html
January 11, 2011
82nd Texas Legislature convenes at noon
http://www.tlc.state.tx.us/gtli/sessions/dates.html
May 30, 2011
Last day of 82nd Regular Session
Corrections only in house and senate. [Sec. 24(b), Art. III, TexasConstitution]
June 19, 2011
Last day governor can sign or veto bills passed during the regular legislative session
(20th day following final adjournment) [Sec. 14, Art. IV, Texas Constitution]
August 29, 2011
Date that bills without specific effective dates (that could not be effective immediately) become law
Preservation Texas is the only private, nonprofit membership organization in Texas that is dedicated to being a full-service statewide preservation organization.