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W. C. Williams Building Historic Marker Dedication ceremony was recently held in Palacios, TX

The historic W. C. Williams Building, built in 1909, was recently recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) during a ceremony in Palacios, TX. The building has been a cornerstone …

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W. C. Williams Building shared Bob Dunn's post — feeling proud at W. C. Williams Building.

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Here is a little history on the suffrage movement in Texas. #texashistory #williamsbuildingpalacios Bullock Texas State History Museum Texas Historical Commission Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Texas Back Roads Save Texas History!Texas suffragist dies

August 14th, 1957
On this day in 1957, Jane McCallum, suffragist leader and Texas secretary of state, died in Austin. McCallum was born in La Vernia, Texas, in 1877. She married Arthur Newell McCallum Sr. in 1896 and first entered politics by campaigning for prohibition and woman suffrage. The Austin Women's Suffrage Association elected her president in 1915. She also teamed with Minnie Fisher Cunningham in leading statewide campaigns for suffrage. After suffrage was won she concentrated on political reforms. From 1923 to 1925 she served as executive secretary of the Women's Joint Legislative Council, a coalition of six statewide women's organizations that lobbied for education bills, prison reform, stronger prohibition controls, maternal and child health funds, and eradication of illiteracy and child labor. Known as the "Petticoat Lobby," the coalition became an important lobbying group of the era. In 1926 she led the Petticoat Lobbyists in campaigning for Dan Moody's gubernatorial bid against Ma Ferguson. Moody appointed her secretary of state in 1927, and she retained the position under Governor Ross Sterling from 1931 to 1933; she was thus the only person in Texas to hold the position under two governors and for more than two terms. She remained active in civic affairs throughout her life.
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W. C. Williams Building shared Dance Hall Days - A Documentary on Texas Dance Halls's Steve Talk #1: "There's a way to save these halls." — feeling proud at W. C. Williams Building.

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Got to share this one. Thank you David. Be sure to check out the doc when you get the chance. These halls are such a reflection of the cultural heritage of Texas and the Southwest, not to mention the rich musical diversity. What a history. #musicicons #dancehalldays #musichistory #omegaliveproductions #williamsbuildingpalacios Omega Productions Dance Hall Days - A Documentary on Texas Dance Halls

Dance Hall Days - A Documentary on Texas Dance Halls
You're probably aware that dance hall preservationist and star of the film "Dance Hall Days" Stephen Michael Dean died in April. It was a big blow because of the good that he did for Texas dance halls. But if there's a silver lining, it's that his knowledge wasn't lost. During the production of this film, a few hours worth of footage was captured of Steve talking about the halls, Texas music, small towns, and a whole lotta other stuff that makes for fun viewing. Of course it can't all go into the documentary, so I decided to make a series of segments that I'll call Steve Talks where we get to hear and preserve his wit and wisdom.

The concept was hatched while I was recording this very segment on my GoPro while Steve was taking a group on one of his dance hall tours in 2015. (If you look close, you'll see that exact moment when the light bulb goes off in my head and I look at the camera to make sure it's recording.) Please pay no attention to my texting. I was working on a film here. Very busy stuff.

Anyhow, this segment is about 15 minutes of Steve doing what he does best. For an audience. Here he talks about preserving cultural music, small town renaissance, kids on the dance floor, music education, the next generation of cultural musicians, and dance halls.

Parts of this chat are in the film. I hope you get to see the finished project soon (Sept. 21 at Twin Sisters Dance Hall.) Meanwhile, enjoy this little nugget from Steve Dean. If you like it, I'll send more your way.

-Erik McCowan
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W. C. Williams Building shared Nourish • PBS's Gumbo 101 with Chef Leah Chase — feeling proud at W. C. Williams Building.

6 days ago

Well I guess I am getting a little carried away this morning, but I can’t pass up sharing this story. The many gigs we did in Louisiana over the years makes it a must do. If you’ve ever been part of the state’s incredible music and food heritage, you will understand. Hats are off and school’s in session... #foodicons #musicicons #gumbo101 #nourishpbs #omegaliveproductions #williamsbuildingpalacios Omega Productions

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What goes into an authentic Louisiana Gumbo? In restaurants, kitchens and cookbooks all over America, you find menu items masquerading as Louisiana Gumbo. So, how do you know it’s the real thing? The iconic Queen of Creole Cuisine, New Orleans Chef Leah Chase has the scoop on gumbo and shows us at Dooky Chase's Restaurant.

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W. C. Williams Building shared Texas Farm Bureau's Of Rice and Men — feeling blessed at W. C. Williams Building.

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Great coverage of another aspect of where we live. What a great county and farming heritage. #livingonthebay #matagordabaytexas #matagordacountytexas #paradiseinpalacios #omegaliveproductions #williamsbuildingpalacios Omega Productions

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White rice or brown rice. Organic or conventional. Asian food or Mexican food. Whatever your favorite rice dish, it all starts with farmers like Scott Savage.

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W. C. Williams Building shared Texas Historical Commission's post — at W. C. Williams Building.

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The state has a growing, vibrant Main Street Program... #texasmainstreetprogram #texashistoricalcommission #texasbackroads Texas Historical Commission Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Texas Back RoadsThe cover story for Texas Monthly focuses on the revival of small-town Texas. We are always pleased to see a spotlight on our Texas Main Street communities.

Main Street America, the national revitalization effort for historic downtowns, was formed more than 35 years ago. As a pilot program in the national network, our Texas Main Street Program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation, with 89 fully designated communities.

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The W. C. Williams Building, built in 1909, has been a cornerstone and anchor to the commercial and cultural life of Palacios and Matagorda County Texas for 109 years.

In February 2015, the structure was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) by the Texas Historical Commission.

In July 2016, the RTHL Marker was dedicated by the Matagorda County Historical Commission and the Texas Historical Commission.

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W. C. Williams Building Historic Marker Dedication ceremony was recently held in Palacios, TX
W. C. Williams Building Historic Marker dedication scheduled for July 30, 2016 in Palacios, TX