Fort Worth Stories

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Fort Worth Stories is a collection of thirty-two bite-sized chapters of the city’s history. Did you know that the same day Fort Worth was mourning the death of beloved African American “Gooseneck Bill” McDonald, Dallas was experiencing a series of bombings in black neighborhoods? Or that Fort Worth almost got the largest statue to Robert E. Lee ever put up anywhere, sculpted by the same massive talent that created Mount Rushmore? Or that Fort Worth was once the candy-making capital of the Southwest and gave Hershey, Pennsylvania, a good run for its money as the sweet spot of the nation? A remarkable number of national figures have made a splash in Fort Worth, including Theodore Roosevelt while he was President; Vernon Castle, the Dance King; Dr. H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer; Harry Houdini, the escape artist; and Texas Guinan, star of the vaudeville stage and the big screen. Fort Worth Stories is illustrated with 50 photographs and drawings, many of them never before published. This collection of stories will appeal to all who appreciate the Cowtown city.
Date: February 2021
Creator: Selcer, Richard F.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hellcat News (Garnet Valley, Pa.), Vol. 74, No. 6, Ed. 1 Monday, February 1, 2021 (open access)

Hellcat News (Garnet Valley, Pa.), Vol. 74, No. 6, Ed. 1 Monday, February 1, 2021

Monthly newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: February 1, 2021
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Texas Digital Newspaper Program: Reading Through the Eyes of Time

Presentation introducing the Texas Digital Newspaper Program (TDNP) on The Portal to Texas History. It provides examples on different ways to explore the collection and includes other, similar resources that might be of interest. It was presented at the RootsTech 2021 virtual conference.
Date: February 26, 2021
Creator: Krahmer, Ana & Phillips, Mark Edward
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Legislative Process in Texas (open access)

The Legislative Process in Texas

This report describes the Texas legislative process is governed by the Texas Constitution and applicable statutes (available on the Texas Constitution and Statutes webpage) and by the rules of procedure of the senate and house of representatives that are adopted at the beginning of a regular session. This publication provides a general summary of the different phases of the legislative process. The process described specifies “bill,” although resolutions follow similar steps. See the subsequent discussion regarding the legislative process for joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, and simple resolutions for differences specific to those documents.
Date: February 2021
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Legislative Council.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Colony Courier-Leader (The Colony, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 4, Ed. 1 Sunday, February 28, 2021 (open access)

The Colony Courier-Leader (The Colony, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 4, Ed. 1 Sunday, February 28, 2021

Weekly newspaper from The Colony, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 28, 2021
Creator: Roark, Chris
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Register, Volume 46, Number 6, Pages 883-978, February 5, 2021 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 46, Number 6, Pages 883-978, February 5, 2021

A weekly publication, the Texas Register serves as the journal of state agency rulemaking for Texas. Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents such as requests for proposals. After adoption, these rulemaking actions are codified into the Texas Administrative Code.
Date: February 5, 2021
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Episode 60: Women Musicians in the Age of Beethoven with Dr. Rebecca Geoffroy-Schwinden transcript

Episode 60: Women Musicians in the Age of Beethoven with Dr. Rebecca Geoffroy-Schwinden

Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Rebecca Geoffroy-Schwinden, Assistant Professor of Music at UNT. Susan and Dr. Geoffroy-Schwinden discuss her motivation behind studying 18th century music, and reflect on women in music during the time of Beethoven, from the 1770s-1820s.
Date: February 10, 2021
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
Crosby County News (Ralls, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 05, Ed. 1 Friday, February 5, 2021 (open access)

Crosby County News (Ralls, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 05, Ed. 1 Friday, February 5, 2021

Weekly newspaper from Ralls, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 5, 2021
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Thursday, February 18, 2021 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Thursday, February 18, 2021

Triweekly newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 18, 2021
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Schulenburg Sticker (Schulenburg, Tex.), Vol. 127, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 4, 2021 (open access)

The Schulenburg Sticker (Schulenburg, Tex.), Vol. 127, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 4, 2021

Weekly newspaper from Schulenburg, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 4, 2021
Creator: Prause, Diane & Vyvjala, Darrell
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
FCC Record, Volume 36, No. 3, Pages 1282 to 1617, February 1 - February 12, 2021 (open access)

FCC Record, Volume 36, No. 3, Pages 1282 to 1617, February 1 - February 12, 2021

Biweekly, comprehensive compilation of decisions, reports, public notices, and other documents of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
Date: February 2021
Creator: United States. Federal Communications Commission.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Comprehensive Annual Financial Report: 2020 (open access)

Texas Comprehensive Annual Financial Report: 2020

Annual financial report for the state of Texas documenting income, expenditures, and other relevant financial information for fiscal year 2020.
Date: February 2021
Creator: Texas. Comptroller's Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
FCC Record, Volume 36, No. 7, Pages 3844 to 4706, February 15 - February 26, 2021 (open access)

FCC Record, Volume 36, No. 7, Pages 3844 to 4706, February 15 - February 26, 2021

Biweekly, comprehensive compilation of decisions, reports, public notices, and other documents of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
Date: February 2021
Creator: United States. Federal Communications Commission.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library