🪗 Conjunto is now offered as a fine-arts band credit in at least a dozen schools in the Rio Grande Valley and as far north as San Antonio. As the adage goes: If you want to preserve the music, teach it to the kids. bit.ly/46X8cYL

🎷 Get ready to groove and dance to the soulful tunes at @tbaalriverfrontjazzfestival the hottest event in town this Labor Day weekend! 🔥 Secure your tickets now - visit Ticketmaster.com or 📞 CALL the box office at 214.743.2400. #LaborDayWeekend #Jazz #TBAAL #LiveMusic

LGBTQ Nation published an excerpt from Charles Francis's upcoming memoir about Archive Activism. Read an excerpt from the book, “Archive Activism: Memoir of a ‘uniquely nasty’ Journey” by Charles Francis. lgbtqnation.com/.../archive-ac…

Timeline cleanse! Tiny books 🥹 This magical peek at our collections is one reason (out of a million) to love the Library. Miniature items from the Rare Book Division must be three-inches or less to hitch a ride in a repurposed card catalog where they’re snugly stored.

Tonight at Interabang Books! You may also view selected materials from Charles's personal papers in our digital library: texashistory.unt.edu/explore/partne…

Collection? Developed. Overdrive contract? Signed. Free gay e-books & audiobooks ✨4 u✨ coming soon.

On October 17 this small book of mine about the #OED will enjoynew life with a 25th Anniversary Edition. I can hardly believe it. The world may roll awkwardly on, but this story allows itself to be told and retold down the years. I couldn’t be more proud, grateful and content.

OH C'MON!! Why the British Library?? And why right after I subscribed to the BL Press weird fiction series?? Not cool!

Have you recently given a presentation or poster at a conference? Wrapped up an exciting new project? Consider sharing your archival work in #ArchivalOutlook! SAA’s bimonthly magazine accepts submissions throughout the year. Find out how to submit today! ow.ly/AeQL50PXMtu

👋🏻 Hi. I'm Julie Johnson — a proud TX lesbian who defeated MAGA Republicans at the ballot box not once, but 3 times in a row. Now, I’m poised to make history as the first out member of Congress from any southern state. Will you ❤️ & RT to help amplify my voice? #ImWithJulie #TX32

Check out the "Legend" trailer for my upcoming book "Picnic: Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Tradition." #WilliePicnic #WillieNelson #WilliePicnicBook

On this day 23 years ago, our pal Rick and his weirdo friends held a garage sale in Denton, Texas where prices were determined by a mysterious entity known as The Pricemaster. Today only, EVERYTHING IS FOR SALE!

In 1973, a new Arlington Public Library opened in Downtown Arlington. While we absolutely love our current, state-of-the-art George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, we take a moment to appreciate its predecessor. Video: UNT Special Collections & its NBC5/KXAS Television News Collection. library.unt.edu/special-collec…

I'm so excited that our very own Denton Fire Department is the first in Texas to purchase an electric fire truck. Together, we're leading the way on environmental sustainability, while strengthening public safety.

Decatur ISD has elected some education loving folks!

Lewisville ISD race also looking good tonight per local sources. frank strong

Last weekend, we attended Pridenton: A Night Out, where we asked attendees to crate a book spine to be displayed on the bookshelf of belonging. We had such a beautiful turnout. You can view the bookshelf in our reading room. M-F from 9 am to 4 pm.

Dr. Kenvi Phillips began serving as the Barack Obama Presidential Library's inaugural Director yesterday. She brings over 20 years of experience to the role. Welcome to the National Archives, Dr. Phillips! We're excited to work with you. loom.ly/88Mg81w #ObamaLibrary

“What should I bring to History Harvest?” Executive Strategist, Dr. Lauren Cross, shares in the latest coverage of the NJM from Fort Worth Star-Telegram 🔗 star-telegram.com/news/local/for…?

Do you recognize anyone from this solar car race crew in 1990? If so, UNT Special Collections wants to know. Please reply to this post.