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The mission of the John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute is to provide young Texans an education for and about leadership, ethics and public service.

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This evening at 7:00, best-selling author Stephen Harrigan will speak about Texas history as part of the JBS Distinguished Lecture Series. This event will be held in the University's library building (room LL001) and is free and open to the public. We hope you'll join us!

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Don't forget to join us this Thursday, Nov. 14, to hear from best-selling author Stephen Harrigan, author of Big Wonderful Thing: A history of Texas.

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Richard Battle, friend of John Ben Shepperd and member of the JBS Institute's Advisory Council, just published his sixth book: Conquering Life's Course. Congratulations!

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We hope you'll make plans to join us Nov. 14 for a Distinguished Lecture featuring author Stephen Harrigan.

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Good news: Attending the Texas Leadership Forum? The Sheraton Austin at the Capitol has extended the conference rate until Sep. 23 - reserve your room today! https://t.co/OUDZxTo2ge

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Still wondering whether you should attend the Texas Leadership Forum in Austin next month? Check out the full agenda below, or on our website: https://t.co/oHU7IlDs2s

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Congratulations to Vivienne Dragun on being named the 2019 Shepperd Trailblazer!

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Congratulations to Dr. Jason Terrell on being named the 2019 Shepperd Pathfinder!

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Congratulations to Jim Woodcock on being named the 2019 Outstanding Local Leader!

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Congratulations to Chief Justice Kem Frost on being named the 2019 Outstanding Texas Leader!

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We hope you will mark your calendars and make plans to join us in Austin!

P.S.: If you’d like to take advantage of the conference rate at the Sheraton, please use the link from our website before September 15.

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At the banquet, we will honor Justice Kem Frost as 2019 Outstanding State Leader, Jim Woodcock as the 2019 Outstanding Local Leader, Dr. Jason Terrell as the 2019 Shepperd Pathfinder, and Vivienne Dragun as the 2019 Shepperd Trailblazer.

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We will kick off the event with a reception at the Bullock Texas State History Museum, meet Saturday morning at the Texas Capitol, and conclude with the Texas Leadership Awards banquet Saturday evening at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol.

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Friends,
In the next couple weeks we will formally open registration for the 2019 Texas Leadership Forum! This year’s Forum will be held in Austin on October 4 and 5.