Hispanic Organization for Genealogy and Research - HOGAR

We had a fabulous time with all attendees at Saturday's Genealogy for the Hispanic Community 🎉 The sister team of Jo Ann Valentin and Gloria Cantu led the group through the "basics" of Hispanic genealogy research. One exciting moment came during the "How To Search Online" part of the presentation. One attendee, who was in the beginning stages of his family research, offered his basic family info to Ms. Cantu to input into the FamilySearch database. In a few seconds, she was able to pull up that attendee's grandparents' family trees and a wealth of his ancestor information that he was able to see for the first time. He was amazed. We were all happy for him!

Another memorable moment came during breaktime. After discussing their family research with one another, a couple of attendees found out they're probably cousins.🙂 These types of discoveries are what make genealogy research so intriguing.

HOGAR held the presentation in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read program. The South Irving Library presented everyone with a free copy of "The Bear" by Andrew Krivak. It was a wonderful gift. We look forward to reading the book.

Stay tuned so you can join us for our next event.




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TODAY at 1pm in IRVING **** HOGAR Members and Friends, come learn the basics of Hispanic genealogy research from experienced researchers in this field! If you are near the South Irving Library this afternoon, join us! HOGAR de Dallas is partnering with NEA Big Read this Saturday, October 26 from 1pm - 3pm for their GENEALOGY FOR THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY event at the South Irving Library Program Room, 601 Schulz Drive, Irving, TX 75060.



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HOGAR Members and Friends, here's your chance to learn the basics of Hispanic genealogy research from experienced researchers in this field! If you are near the South Irving Library this weekend, join us! HOGAR de Dallas is partnering with NEA Big Read this Saturday, October 26 from 1pm - 3pm for their GENEALOGY FOR THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY event at the South Irving Library Program Room, 601 Schulz Drive, Irving, TX 75060.



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At our conference last week, Dr. Andrés Tijerina closed out the conference with his words of inspiration. For those of you who missed it or simply want to hear it again, here's the link: https://youtu.be/_59rtPZOeX0?feature=shared

Video credit: Debbie Orozco Solis

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Dr. Andrés Tijerina, 2024 Annual Texas Hispanic Genealogical and Historical Conference, Dallas, TX On Saturday afternoon, October 5, Dr. Tijerina delivered a motivating and inspiring speech to all attendees of the 2024 conference held at the Renaissance Da...

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The 44th Annual Texas Hispanic Genealogical and Historical Conference (Oct 4 & 5) is in the books. We are grateful to our sponsors, presenters, members, attendees, volunteers, photographer (DJ Lee) and everyone who helped make it possible.

A tremendous thank you to Grace and the amazing staff at Renaissance Dallas North for everything you did to make our conference a huge success. We greatly appreciate it.

To our closing speaker, Dr. Andres Tijerina, and our key note speaker, Dr. Michael Hinojosa, your attendance made our event truly special, and we are honored to have had you join us. You continue to inspire us.

Members and friends, we'll see y'all in San Marcos next year. Tejano Genealogy Society of Austin will host in 2025🎉

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We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday morning! We are closing registrations by EVENTBRITE. Have no fear! 😊😊If you have not registered for the conference yet, you can easily register in person on Friday morning at 8am. We're excited to see everyone!

Raffle tickets can be purchased at the conference!

To those that have registered and will make your way to Big D next week, look what awaits you! We look forward to seeing you. Click this LINK for your copy of the program for the 44th Annual Texas Hispanic Genealogical and Historical Conference: https://www.hogardedallas.org/_service/downloadFile.ashx?fileid=58ce4da4-2c3a-4022-a540-de18cbaf9b93

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Click HERE for your copy of the program for the 44th Annual Texas Hispanic Genealogical and Historical Conference: https://www.hogardedallas.org/_service/downloadFile.ashx?fileid=58ce4da4-2c3a-4022-a540-de18cbaf9b93

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UPDATED: View and download the official conference program here! https://d3ciwvs59ifrt8.cloudfront.net/9f84ea59-3730-4f05-a65a-52d23f4691b3/fe885f0d-34ee-4986-82e7-f559ea79ad52.pdf

LAST DAY!
Members and Friends,
TODAY is the deadline to order your tickets to the Friday Reception and Saturday night October 5th Banquet. If you haven't ordered your banquet tickets, do so NOW. Registration tickets to the conference sessions, Friday Reception and Saturday banquet can be ordered via this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/44th-annual-texas-hispanic-genealogical-and-historical-conference-tickets-823285508117?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android

NOTE: This year we're offering ONE-DAY tickets to the conference sessions for $75/day, or $25/day for students.

Tickets for the Conference Raffle will be on sale at the conference registration table. Winners will be drawn at the Banquet on October 5.

Another successful HOGAR Quarterly Meeting is in the books👍 Thank you, Mr. John Lara, (former White House chef to President George W. Bush) for a memorable presentation. And our gratitude to our members and friends🙏 Thank you for taking time to attend our meeting this past Saturday. Your presence was greatly appreciated.

REMINDER - Time is running out to register for the conference. You can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/44th-annual-texas-hispanic-genealogical-and-historical-conference-tickets-823285508117?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android

We look forward to seeing you in December 🎄🎁 Stay tuned for the time and date and location.

Members and Friends,
The deadline to order your tickets to the Friday Reception and Saturday night October 5th Banquet is almost here. If you haven't ordered your banquet tickets, the Renaissance Hotel needs to have your meal choice by Wednesday, September 18. Registration tickets to the conference sessions, Friday Reception and Saturday banquet can be ordered via this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/44th-annual-texas-hispanic-genealogical-and-historical-conference-tickets-823285508117?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android

NOTE: This year we're offering one-day tickets to the conference sessions for $75/day, or $25/day for students.

Tickets for the Conference Raffle will be on sale at the conference registration table. Winners will be drawn at the Banquet on October 5.

Join us for our quarterly general meeting this afternoon from 2pm - 4pm at Latino Cultural Center .

Join the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission on October 9 for their 2024 Gala: Tastes of Texas-Along the El Camino Real de los Tejas!

Explore Texas history through its rich foodways and culture along the El Camino trail. This year’s gala will celebrate the diversity of Texas history as reflected in the bountiful foodways we discover.

The evening will include a keynote presentation by José Ralat, Taco Editor at Texas Monthly, and a live auction featuring luxury travel packages and a high-end culinary class.

We extend our gratitude to the Presenting Sponsor, Culinary Curator: Chairman John L. Nau, III, for his generous support.

For more information or to purchase tickets: https://www.thcfriends.org/event/tastes-of-texas-gala/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFO3JNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYmPO-RXwDqP66eYsbMpSfnvjEQ6TeVNv7A-aoS_NH6JgKkxtDua_Oc4Ng_aem_dFxW5z2f2JwrMuNA5_3WAg

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Tomorrow afternoon at 2pm. Join us!

Come join us in Dallas for the 44th Annual Texas Hispanic Genealogical and Historical Conference, “Somos Tejas – We Are Texas”, Recognizing our Indigenous, Mestizo, and European Roots, October 4 & 5, 2024.

You can register at:
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Gustavo N. Hinojosa, is a 13th generation Tejano raised in San Antonio and is a descendant of noted and influential Spanish and Mexican explorers and settlers in U.S. and Mexico history. His ancestors include territorial governors and leading settlers of South Texas and New Mexico.

Gus will be presenting “ My Journey Back to Spain via My Sephardic Roots” . Come learn about the history of the Sephardic Community in pre-1492 Spain and their influence on Spanish culture. You gain knowledge about early converso Conquistadores in New Spain and their participation in building the northern territories of the kingdom. Gus will also cover the process, step by step, required by the Spanish government to obtain citizenship. Research experience on how to follow one's lineage back to a Sephardic ancestor will be shared.

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TGSA member was present today at Travis County Commissioners Court when action was taken to approve a proclamation recognizing September 12, 2024 as Tonkawa Friendship Day.

HOGAR Quarterly Meeting
September 14, 2024
Latino Cultural Center
2pm - 4pm
John Raymond Lara, Guest Speaker,
Former Personal Chef to George and Laura Bush