History has its EYES ON TEXAS! Join us for an Author Chat with Dr. Alberto Martinez
Tue, Feb 17
|San Marcos Public Library
This event offers our community a unique opportunity to engage with Dr. Martinez’s latest historical exposé, which explores the profound insights into historical events surrounding the long-standing UT Austin song, The Eyes of Texas and its impact on contemporary society.
Time & Location
Feb 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
About The Event
“I’ve worked to find ways to do history in a manner that is not an opinion” - Dr. Alberto Martinez, Historian and Author of THE EYES OF TEXAS: BLACKFACE TO WHITEWASH
Learn about the long-held tradition of singing and playing the song, the Eyes of Texas. There is a mix of folklore, history, hidden secrets, and questions surrounding tradition – all of which created a unique curiosity around the history of this song, who it represented, who it was for, and how it came to be. Join us to learn the FACTS on Tuesday, 2/17 for an AUTHOR TALK WITH UT AUSTIN HISTORY PROFESSOR DR. ALBERTO MARTINEZ
THE EYES OF TEXAS:
BLACKFACE TO WHITEWASH
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
TIME: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM