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  • Dandy Don Meredith: The First Dallas Cowboy

    Fort Worth Public Library - Southwest Regional 4001 Library Ln, Fort Worth, TX, United States

    Do you remember “Dandy Don” Meredith? We do! So does newspaper columnist Dave Lieber, who has written the first comprehensive biography of this legendary quarterback and broadcaster, capturing the vibrant life of a man who helped shape the Dallas Cowboys' identity. From his small-town roots in Mount Vernon, Texas, to his charismatic presence on the... Read more »

  • S1, E2: One History, Many Voices. A Sit Down with Fort Worth Mayor, Mattie Parker

    The second episode of the One History, Many Voices: The Tarrant County Chronicles Podcast releases on September 19th! In this episode, we sit down with Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker for a discussion about her vision and future for the city. To listen and catch up on the first episode, hit this link!

  • Alcon Laboratories: A Vision Fulfilled, 1947-1997

    Fort Worth Public Library - Southwest Regional 4001 Library Ln, Fort Worth, TX, United States

    Join us for a fascinating talk with Tom McDonald on how a small, Fort Worth-based two-man company developed into the world's leading ophthalmic company! Alcon Laboratories, founded in 1947 by Bob Alexander and Bill Conner in Fort Worth, Texas,  grew from a two-person operation into the world’s leading ophthalmic specialty company by 1997. Its success... Read more »