Announcements
May 14th Meeting
Speaker: Kelton Sheridan
Indigenous Ceramics in Spanish Missions
This talk will present findings from analyses of bone-tempered pottery from Mission Espada and Rancho de las Cabras, two 18th century Spanish colonial sites in Central Texas. Through close analysis of ceramic production and use, Sheridan argues that the continued production of bone-tempered pottery reflects ways Indigenous communities navigated colonial encounters through everyday practices.
Monthly meetings are open to the public.
Professional Development
Save the date!
This year's Texas Archeological Society 97th Annual Meeting will be held October 2nd - 4th at the University of North Texas in Denton.
Call for Abstracts
Abstracts are invited for papers, symposia, posters, and workshops for the meeting. Open to avocational, student, academic, and professional archaeologists.
Paper & Poster deadline: Aug. 3rd
Papers are strictly limited to 15 minutes. Posters are welcomed and encouraged.
Symposia deadline: July 15th
All presenters must be TAS members and are required to register for the annual meeting.
Submit abstracts of 150 words or less to
Volunteer Opportunity
Many libraries choose to follow a summer reading theme provided by the Collaborative Summer Library Program. This year's theme is "Unearth a Story."
We have already gotten multiple requests from libraries for archaeology programs for children K-12th grade.
If you are interested in presenting an archaeology program or interactive activity that would be suitable for children, and you are willing to travel to a greater DFW area library, please let us know.
In the News
Job Announcement
NTAS member Jimmy Barrera was featured in a recent Fort Worth Star-Telegram article.
It has been 10 years since the remains of an Indigenous woman who died approximately 1,100 years ago were discovered during a downtown Fort Worth construction project.
The remains were reinterred at Oakwood Cemetery with the guidance of Eddie Sandoval, a Native American elder, and members of local Indigenous communities. Read the article to learn more about this meaningful discovery.
Job Announcement
Job Announcement
Job Announcement
Texas A&M Department of Anthropology is seeking applicants for a non-tenure track Instructional Assistant Professor position experienced with NAGPRA and Tribes.
Get Involved
Professional and avocational archeologists gather monthly for member meetings and throughout the year for excavations, special projects, and events. NTAS is a family friendly organization. All ages and experience levels are welcome! Members can also contribute their research to the annual journal.