The latest episode of the TxSGS podcast revisits The Portal to Texas History with guest Jacob Mangum, Project Librarian for UNT Libraries. Since first appearing on the podcast in 2022, the Portal has grown to more than 2.5 million items and approximately 23 million digital files serving researchers across Texas and beyond. Jake discusses recent … Read more
The Texas State Genealogical Society is accepting proposals to speak at our hybrid 2026 TxSGS Family History Conference, November 6-7 at the Riley Center in Fort Worth, TX. This is a great opportunity for you to be seen and heard by an audience greatly interested in genealogy! The main call is for 60 minute in-person … Read more
Host: Emily Richardson Guest: Kaitlin Eckmann, Archivist Do you have an ancestor who entered Texas through Galveston? Or someone who made Galveston home after statehood? If so, this is a must-listen episode. In this episode, Kaitlin Eckmann, archivist at the Galveston & Texas History Center, part of the Rosenberg Library, shares an overview of the … Read more
Happy New Year! This is great time to start or jump start your genealogy journey with Genealogy Essentials, a flexible, online program designed by the Texas State Genealogical Society with you in mind. Course 1 begins February 2, 2026. It’s a chance to learn on your schedule in the comfort of your home. Are you … Read more
Special TxSGS Podcast Series – Speakers from the 2025 Family History Conference Episodes #122 – 126 (All Episodes) Guests: Podcast 122 Julia A. Anderson and Katy Rowe-Schurwanz Podcast 123 J. Mark Lowe and Kelvin L. Meyers Podcast 124 Diana Elder and Diane L Richard Podcast 125 … Read more