April 24, 2026
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Museum of San Marcos celebrated the 23nd Annual Ted Breihan Open Golf Tournament on April 24th at the Kissing Tree Golf Club! https://www.kissingtreegolfclub.com/about-the-course Ted Breihan was a distinguished community leader for several decades, serving on the museum’s board of directors from 2000 to 2014. A proud graduate of Southwest Texas State University in 1953, he was an active member of the San Marcos City Council from 1974 to 1980 and contributed to various local organizations, including the Southside Community Center, the Scheib Center, and the United Methodist Church. The community mourned Mr. Breihan’s passing on November...
6:30pm Join us for a special presentation by guest speaker Shannon Fitzpatrick "How to See the History That Isn't Always There" Join us in celebrating 40 years as an Accredited Main Street City. Celebrate San Marcos is your chance to experience downtown in full color. For three days, the heart of our city comes alive with music, culture, local flavors and the creativity of the people who make San Marcos special. Explore limited edition keepsakes, $5 food specials and unique activities hosted by the businesses you love. Discover something new, make memories and be part of this milestone moment for...
March 12, 2026
"A Twenty Year Retrospective of the Museum" Photos by San Marcos Daily Record Reporter Shannon West The LBJ Museum of San Marcos is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and to commemorate this milestone, this year’s Spring Lecture recounted the story of how it all began. Guest speaker Ed S. Mihalkanin, PhD, a founding board member and former president of the museum, as well as a political science professor at Texas State University and a former member of the San Marcos City Council, guided attendees through the museum's early history during the lecture held on Thursday, March 12. According to...
January 17, 2026
January 17, 2026 LBJ Ballroom in the Student Center at Texas State University 6:30pm-10:00pm The annual LBJ Museum Gala, held on January 17, featured engaging discussions on history, advocacy, and the contemporary political climate, all complemented by excellent food, drinks, and camaraderie. The keynote speaker for the event was Norma V. Cantú, an esteemed American civil rights lawyer and professor with a remarkable record of accomplishments. Cantú has previously served as the first Latina chair of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, participated on Joe Biden’s presidential transition agency review team, and acted as the Assistant Secretary of Education...
December 4, 2025
Holiday Cheer at the LBJ Museum! The annual holiday program at the LBJ Museum was filled with festive melodies and even a visit from Father Christmas!San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson officially opened the event by lighting the Christmas tree, followed by a delightful reading from Lady Bird Johnson’s journal.Wayne Kraemer, the board president of the LBJ Museum, introduced A Capella Unlimited and shared insights into the Johnson family's cherished Christmas traditions.The award-winning singing group captivated the audience with their beautiful harmonies.Ann Burnette read a diary entry from Lady Bird, dated December 24, 1966.This passage reflected on the struggles of war...
October 23, 2025
We were so honored to host our Special Guest Speaker, Dr. Casey D. Nichols! Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 6:00pm Reception, followed by the presentation at 6:30pm We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of our well-attended Fall Lecture! We hope you found the enlightening presentation by Dr. Casey D. Nichols enjoyable, along with the invigorating discussion that followed. Your participation made the evening a remarkable success. The museum truly appreciates your support! How Everyday People, Politicians, and Activists Waged the War on Poverty When President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act (EOA) into...
July 17, 2025
We were so thrilled to host our Special Guest Speaker, Jade Emerson! "Creating the "Lady Bird" Podcast" Jade Emerson is the reporter, writer and host of “Lady Bird,” a multi-part podcast about the life and legacy of former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. Like Lady Bird, Jade grew up in a small town in Texas. Jade’s life continued to parallel Lady Bird’s as a journalism student at the University of Texas at Austin. It was there that she first began to work on the podcast at The Drag, the university’s audio production house. Over the next two years, Jade immersed...
April 4, 2025
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Museum of San Marcos hosted the 22nd Annual Ted Breihan Open Golf Tournament on April 4th at the Kissing Tree Golf Club! https://www.kissingtreegolfclub.com/about-the-course Ted Breihan was a distinguished community leader for several decades, serving on the museum’s board of directors from 2000 to 2014. A proud graduate of Southwest Texas State University in 1953, he was an active member of the San Marcos City Council from 1974 to 1980 and contributed to various local organizations, including the Southside Community Center, the Scheib Center, and the United Methodist Church. The community mourned Mr. Breihan's passing on November...
March 20, 2025
We hosted our Spring Lecture on Thursday, March 20th at 6:00pm Immigration Attorney Gerardo Menchaca presented “Current Issues on Immigration” The LBJ Museum Lecture Series is always open free to the public. Immigration Attorney Gerardo Menchaca has dedicated his career to working in immigration law. Menchaca helps clients from all around the world deal with the complexities of US immigration law. As an immigration lawyer, Menchaca provides his clients with comprehensive legal guidance regarding business and family immigration matters, including obtaining highly sought-after visas such as H1B’s, L1A’s, E2’s and the EB-5. Moreover, he counsels his clients on all aspects...
January 25, 2025
Beto O’Rourke served as the guest speaker at the 2025 LBJ Museum Benefit Gala, held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the LBJ Student Center at Texas State University in San Marcos. Beto’s presentation offered valuable insights into voting rights, particularly through the narrative of Lawrence Aaron Nixon and his struggle from the 1920s until 1944 to secure his right to vote, despite the Supreme Court ruling in his favor. Throughout the evening, Beto engaged with the audience, taking photos with many attendees, as you can see below. https://youtu.be/BjN13uViwiA?si=h1c0m3rpp3Bse_0o Thank you to our Presidential Sponsor! Thank you to our Vice...
