Sam Houston Center Welcomes Cowboy and Historian Jim Hodges Sept. 24

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Liberty, TX – The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center (SHC), part of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC), invites the community to get ready for the Trinity Valley Exposition (TVE) Fair and Rodeo by celebrating a Texas tradition, the cowboy, with real-life cowboy, author and historian J. L. “Jim” Hodges at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24. As part of the event, Center staff will offer a special viewing of historic images, records and artifacts related to Gulf Coast cowboys.

Hodges’ program on “The Great American Cowboy: From Egypt to the Present” will explore the ancient roots of cowboys and their early days in the Gulf Coast region, along with sharing his personal experiences as a Texas ranch hand and horse trainer. Cattle ranching has been a vital part of the Texas economy since the early 18th century, but few know about its storied past in deep Southeast Texas.

Jim Hodges was a horse trainer and open-range cowboy by age 11. A Vietnam veteran and former law enforcement officer, he also owned his own livestock business and performed with his horses for people from every corner of the globe. Hodges co-curated the Bryan Museum’s Coastal Cowboys exhibit and is the author of multiple books. After the program, there will be a book signing for those interested in purchasing copies.

This event is part of SHC’s commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. Projects and events throughout the year recognize the region and state’s contributions to the national story. The program is free and open to the public. No registration required. Contact the Center at (936) 336-8821 or samhoustoncenter@tsl.texas.gov for more information

The Sam Houston Center is a component of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and serves as the official regional historical resource depository for the 10 Southeast Texas counties of Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Newton, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto and Tyler. The Center's primary mission is to collect, preserve and provide access to historically significant state and local government records and publications of the designated region and secondarily to serve as a library of Texana and genealogical resources.

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The Texas State Library and Archives Commission provides Texans access to the information needed to be informed, productive citizens by preserving the archival record of Texas; enhancing the service capacity of public, academic and school libraries; assisting public agencies in the maintenance of their records; and meeting the reading needs of Texans with disabilities. For more information, visit www.tsl.texas.gov.

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