Horton Foote
by Texas Cultural Trust
Horton Foote, one of America’s most lauded writers, has received much recognition for his plethora of plays, screenplays, films, and...
TMAA Past Honorees 2001
Gilberto Zepeda, Jr.
by storyware
Gilberto Zepeda, Jr., is a teacher who believes that teaching is an art form. Within the Mexican American community, the...
SBC Communications
by storyware
SBC Communications Inc. has a strong tradition of funding arts and cultural programs throughout Texas. SBC, through the SBC Foundation,...
Willie Nelson
by storyware
Willie Nelson is one of contemporary music’s few genuine icons. The 80-year-old singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor has continually renewed...
The Meadows Foundation
by storyware
The Meadows Foundation is a private philanthropic institution established in 1948 by Algur H. and Virginia Meadows to benefit the...
Tommy Lee Jones
by storyware
Actor and director Tommy Lee Jones was born in San Saba, Texas, and worked briefly in the oil fields before...
Flaco & Santiago Jimenez
by storyware
As children in San Antonio, brothers Flaco and Santiago Jimenez watched their legendary father, Santiago Jimenez, Sr., credited as the...
Neil Hess
by storyware
Neil Hess – dancer, choreographer, and teacher – has been a major force in the success of the TEXAS musical...
Debbie Allen
by storyware
Debbie Allen – choreographer, director, producer, composer, actress, and dancer – began her career on Broadway with Sweet Charity and...