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Texas Takes Shape Receives National Recognition from the American Association for State and Local…

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is proud to announce that Texas Takes Shape: A History in Maps from the General Land Office has…

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New Index Streamlines Navigating the Texas General Land Office’s County Boundary Files

Within the Texas General Land Office Archives, the County Boundary Files are a relatively small, niche area of research. Consisting of…

New Index Streamlines Navigating the Texas General Land Office’s County Boundary Files

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Jul 8

American Revolutionaries in Texas, Part I: Stephen Williams, Veteran of Two Revolutions

As part of the broader celebration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, this is the first in a three-part…

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Jul 1

Bringing Texas History to Life Through Public Outreach

Staff at the Texas General Land Office Archives have the privilege of sharing Texas history and the stories that shaped the state with the…

Bringing Texas History to Life Through Public Outreach

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Jun 29

GLO Archives Acquires Historic Declaration of Independence Lithograph

In February 2026, the GLO Archives acquired an 1856 lithograph of the United States Declaration of Independence. Representing a unique…

GLO Archives Acquires Historic Declaration of Independence Lithograph

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May 19

A Spy Among Us — GLO Education Outreach at the Bullock Museum

Would you like to be a spy?

A Spy Among Us — GLO Education Outreach at the Bullock Museum

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May 19

2026 Save Texas History Essay Contest Wrap-Up

Every year, the Save Texas History Essay Contest invites students across the state to explore the people, places, and turning points that…

2026 Save Texas History Essay Contest Wrap-Up

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May 15

Texas General Land Office Unveils New Antique Surveying Instruments Exhibit

Exhibit features items donated by Brown County Surveyor Don King

Texas General Land Office Unveils New Antique Surveying Instruments Exhibit

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Mar 16

Preserving Texas History with Cutting‑Edge Technology: The GLO’s New i2S Quartz A0 HD Scanner

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) Archives and Records Division is proud to announce an important step forward in its ongoing work to…

Preserving Texas History with Cutting‑Edge Technology: The GLO’s New i2S Quartz A0 HD Scanner

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The Irish in Mexican Texas: Exploring the McMullen & McGloin and Power & Hewetson Colonies

The narrative of the early settlement of Texas often centers around empresarios like Stephen F. Austin, Martín de León, Benjamin Milam, and…

The Irish in Mexican Texas: Exploring the McMullen & McGloin and Power & Hewetson Colonies

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