BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:houstontextfest2026 X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//Sched.com Houston Text Fest//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T153000Z DTEND:20261017T170000Z SUMMARY:Childrens' Reading Time: In English and Spanish DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Children's Area\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:a9c3743da31b4530d0daa64fd597b884 URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/a9c3743da31b4530d0daa64fd597b884 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T153000Z DTEND:20261017T170000Z SUMMARY:Dr. Nolan Cabrera Presents: Banned: The Fight for Mexican American Studies in the Streets and in the Courts DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES: LOCATION:201\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:166ab93864fb2b3d03a0a05b5a8908da URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/166ab93864fb2b3d03a0a05b5a8908da END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T153000Z DTEND:20261017T170000Z SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Chicano Squad DESCRIPTION:Watch this powerful film about the first bilingual\, all-Mexican American police squad in Houston\, Texas. This is a potent story that covers Mexican American History\, Houston History\, Texas legends\, and American History. Produced by Houston lawyer Sergio Selvera\, whose father\, Jose Selvera\, Jr.\, formed part of that original unit. \;\n\nThis is a testament to the role of writers in our society. As Mexican Studies\, our scholars\, and our books are expunged from higher education and high schools in Texas\, we must archive\, save\, share\, and spread our history on our own. \;\n\nMeet the folks behind the work in the session following the screening. \;\n\nPanel Sponsor CATEGORIES: LOCATION:202\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:4b66a9181ed648a6b5f1bb238b3e427a URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/4b66a9181ed648a6b5f1bb238b3e427a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T153000Z DTEND:20261017T170000Z SUMMARY:Ivan Gerardo Morales Detained: A boy's journal of survival and resilience by David Esperanza & Gerardo Iván Morales DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:203\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:c5fb7f7be2d95292b417b979b8bf02c3 URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/c5fb7f7be2d95292b417b979b8bf02c3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T153000Z DTEND:20261017T170000Z SUMMARY:Powerul Tejas Poetry DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:101\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:851df365dcbcdcc5df3a4a0fa43c4dbc URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/851df365dcbcdcc5df3a4a0fa43c4dbc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T153000Z DTEND:20261017T170000Z SUMMARY:Wisdom Speaks: Elders Share New and Works and Progress DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:102\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:307a049e2bee2cab4e2e083eedeb2d8e URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/307a049e2bee2cab4e2e083eedeb2d8e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T170000Z DTEND:20261017T183000Z SUMMARY:Building the Arts Ecosystem That Shapes the Future of Our Region DESCRIPTION:\nNory Angel leads a powerful analysis of the future of Art in Houston.Panel Leader: Nory Angel\n\n\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:201\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:132715a7e4e08f2a514036c51efe644c URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/132715a7e4e08f2a514036c51efe644c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T170000Z DTEND:20261017T183000Z SUMMARY:Lupe Mendez Presents: We Exist In The Whisper: Huelga School Verses DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:203\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:87289fcc5b4ff023ff5ced217a3856b4 URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/87289fcc5b4ff023ff5ced217a3856b4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T170000Z DTEND:20261017T183000Z SUMMARY:The Making of Chicano Squad: The Power of The Pen. DESCRIPTION:Get profound insights into history\, culture\, and art\, and find out how writers make a living as they make history. This panel features one of the film's stars\, the producer\, and a showrunner. \;\n\nYou will learn some about the making of this work. You will also learn the paths these important figures took and get to ask them questions.\nThe \;film made a national impact as a documentary for A&E with great ratings\, reviews\, and responses. it continues to play a role in telling a true American story which should be spread through community centers\, schools\, and households. \;\n\nThis is a great moment to demystify Hollywood and edify your writing vocation with folks from your own backyard. \;\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:202\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:46da32e31bccbad7ac0b533f2c18762d URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/46da32e31bccbad7ac0b533f2c18762d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T183000Z DTEND:20261017T200000Z SUMMARY:Dr. Laura Murillo Presents: Lead In Life DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES: LOCATION:203\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:28b37dc815027445ecd74f8ca0314fab URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/28b37dc815027445ecd74f8ca0314fab END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T183000Z DTEND:20261017T200000Z SUMMARY:Houston Latinx Writers Assemble: With Dr. Jose Aranda\, Rice University. DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:201\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:da48e3b057f3013400202923b3ec507e URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/da48e3b057f3013400202923b3ec507e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T183000Z DTEND:20261017T200000Z SUMMARY:Protecting Your Story: What Every Writer Should Know About Rights\, Publishing & Hollywood DESCRIPTION:Meet \;the leading lawyers in intellectual property\, who happen to be based in Houston. They form a team that profoundly understands the spirit of the law\, the letter of the law\, and what it takes to create art in this new era.\n\nThe session will begin with an overview and concrete examples. However\, there will be time for a conversation with the audience\, so have your questions ready. \;\n\nThe overview features a practical\, accessible discussion for novelists\, nonfiction writers\, memoirists\, self-published authors\, screenwriters\, and other storytellers about protecting their work and understanding their rights.\n\nAdditional topics will cover copyright\, traditional versus self-publishing\, publishing and collaboration agreements\, writing about real people and events\, and what happens if someone wants to option or adapt your work for film or television.\n\nThis is a great way to find out how to protect your work on your terms\, so you can pursue your artistic goals. \;\n\n \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \; Panel Sponsor\n\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:202\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:a6b284630630425595ee0b272d03e9d1 URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/a6b284630630425595ee0b272d03e9d1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T183000Z DTEND:20261017T200000Z SUMMARY:The Art of Writing Opinion-Editorials DESCRIPTION:The NP 2026 Latino Writers Census revealed that many Latinos who wrote and published opinion editorials did not consider themselves writers. We aim to change that. Delve into the basics and art of this genre. Join editors and community members to discover how to shape our community through your voice.\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:101\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:5318b1c91a2ed46409a9f1d70646998b URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/5318b1c91a2ed46409a9f1d70646998b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T183000Z DTEND:20261017T200000Z SUMMARY:Time to Write DESCRIPTION:Get back to basics. This is a chance for you to sit and write. Yes\, sit and write like you promised you would do. Save your spot. Meet like minded writers looking to support each other to make time to write. Participantes will be invited to from a group to keep it up. Perhaps at Houston Text Fest 2027 you will have a manuscript to share. CATEGORIES: LOCATION:102\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:1ea9fa866924a6723fffe76bfdc5d539 URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/1ea9fa866924a6723fffe76bfdc5d539 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T200000Z DTEND:20261017T213000Z SUMMARY:Art and Culture: The State of Immigrant Voices: Freeing the Voice of Lorenzo and All Our Workers. DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:202\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:408c8303c2f945abd2a2aaa8d76d2e55 URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/408c8303c2f945abd2a2aaa8d76d2e55 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T200000Z DTEND:20261017T213000Z SUMMARY:Bookstore\, Publishers\, Readings DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:203\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:774c7dc568b8fdab7388cf7153662135 URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/774c7dc568b8fdab7388cf7153662135 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T200000Z DTEND:20261017T213000Z SUMMARY:Miriam Damaris Mardivino Presents Hamaca Blues DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:201\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:ea3400553b4660064c6eacdcf907e18e URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/ea3400553b4660064c6eacdcf907e18e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T213000Z DTEND:20261017T223000Z SUMMARY:Houston Text Fest 2026 Prom Pic DESCRIPTION:Houston writers\, join us for the Houston Text Fest 2026 Prom pic! Register so we get your name. The photo will be staged as best as possible. The finished product will be donated to the Houston Public Library Archives. Yes\, literarlly make history as a Houston Writer. Unidos! CATEGORIES: LOCATION:202\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:5a98560c3d33b34390240fb8606c480a URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/5a98560c3d33b34390240fb8606c480a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260901T092543Z DTSTART:20261017T230000Z DTEND:20261018T013000Z SUMMARY:After Party: DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the First Annual Houston Text Fest. The Lymbar is our Literary Bar with legacy books on the wall\, an Underwood typewriter on display\, and legacy dishes prepared by Chef David Cordua. Let's conjure the muses to inspire us to continue to work together all year long. CATEGORIES: LOCATION:The Lymbar 4201 Main St Ste 100\, Houston\, TX 77002\, 6300 Irvington Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:74a10e25787cd56e93ea245cb6d7633b URL:http://houstontextfest2026.sched.com/event/74a10e25787cd56e93ea245cb6d7633b END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR