Friday Night Public Forum Speaker
Amy Borgens

Amy Borgens is the State Marine Archeologist with the Texas Historical Commission. She is a doctoral candidate at Texas State University and has served as the State Marine Archeologist since 2010. Her research interests include coastal archeology, Texas underwater archeology, and connecting the public with our state’s unique maritime cultural heritage. Amy also serves as a member of the Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology’s (ACUA) Board of Directors. 

Saturday Night Banquet Speaker
Dr. Sarah Rowe

Dr. Sarah Rowe is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV).  Her scholarship examines the material culture of Latin America, with an emphasis on the Valdivia tradition of coastal Ecuador. She examines questions of social organization and identity with a focus on ceramic analysis, community collaboration, and digital archeological methods. Dr. Rowe joined the faculty at UTRGV in 2015 and also serves as the Chair of the Department of Anthropology.

SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT

Abstracts and creative ideas are sought for papers, symposia, and posters to be presented at the 96th Annual TAS Meeting 

• TAS encourages presentations by avocational, student, and professional members on any topic of archeological interest
• Send questions to am-papers@txarch.org
• Abstracts for each presentation can be no longer than 150 words
• All presenters must be TAS members and be registered for the meeting
• The deadline for submitting abstracts is September 5, 2025

BOOK A VENDOR TABLE

If you would like to book a vendor table, click the link below.  The deadline to book your vendor table is September 30.

Attend the Rio Grande Delta International Archeology Fair on Sunday, October 12

The 19^th Annual Rio Grande Delta International Archeology Fair is being held in Honor of Russel K. Skowronek, who retired from UTRGV in May.  Dr. Skowronek joined the UTRGV Department of Anthropology in 2009, where he has tirelessly dedicated himself to increasing education and enthusiasm for local history among primary and secondary education communities as well as the general public. Dr. Skowronek was the driving force responsible for creating the interdisciplinary team of scholars that is the Community Historical Archeology Program in Schools (CHAPS). Under Russ’ leadership, CHAPS developed the Civil War Trail and the Ancient Landscape Programs, which provides students a venue for researching our cultural and natural heritage, provides educational material for local schools and museums, and hosted educational events for the general public. CHAPS has received numerous awards from the state government, along the prestigious 2017 Daniel G. Roberts Award for Excellence in Public Historical Archaeology from the Society for Historical Archaeology.

YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE RUSS, THANK YOU!!!

CHAPS Mission Statement  To provide the community with an opportunity to learn about the field of archeology, regional archeological resources, the value of resource preservation, and to instill a sense of shared stewardship through displays, demonstrations and hands-on activities.

Visit Attractions in the Rio Grande Valley

McAllen Heritage Center https://www.mcallenheritagecenter.com/

Museum of South Texas History, Edinburg http://mosthistory.org/

International Museum of Art & Science, McAllen https://theimasonline.org/

Mission Historical Museum, Mission http://missionmuseum.org/

Old Hidalgo Pumphouse Museum, Hidalgo https://cityofhidalgo.net/old-hidalgo-pump-housemuseum-and-world-birding-center

National Butterfly Center, Mission https://www.nationalbutterflycenter.org/

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, Mission https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bentsen-rio-grande-valley

Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen http://www.quintamazatlan.com/

Meet the 2025 Annual Meeting
Local Arrangements Committee

Chair – Edward Gonzalez-Tennant

Registrar – Isabel Black

Papers & Program Co-Chair – Diana Gonzalez-Tennant

Papers & Program Co-Chair – Edward Gonzalez-Tennant

Student Liaison and Volunteer Coordinator Co-Chair – Leann Castillo

Student Liaison and Volunteer Coordinator Co-Chair – Arian Perez

Publicity Chair – Emily McCuistion

Silent Auction Coordinator – Rolando Garza