“In her keen observation and creative exploration of borders — geopolitical and otherwise — and in her many contributions toward the sense of community so vital in our field, Norma Cantú serves as a model for writers in Texas and beyond to emulate,” says TIL President Chris Barton.
Below you’ll find the official press release announcing the award and honor winners for this year’s fourteen literary award categories.
[PDF version of press release] TEXAS INSTITUTE OF LETTERS ANNOUNCES RECIPIENT OF JONES FELLOWSHIP The Texas Institute of Letters announces the recipient of the 2026 Jones Fellowship: ire’ene lara silva. The Jesse H. Jones Fellowship from the Texas Institute of Letters is aimed at working writers who are at any stage…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [PDF Version] The Texas Institute of Letters expresses deep concern about a proposed high-voltage transmission line that could pass near or through Hard Scrabble, the former home and restored landscape of celebrated Texas writer John Graves, located north of Glen Rose along White Bluff Creek, which flows…
For Immediate Release [PDF Version] Author and screenwriter William “Bill” Broyles, Jr. has been named the recipient of the Texas Institute of Letters’ prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. This is the highest honor given by the TIL, which was established in 1936 to recognize distinctive literary achievement. The award will be…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [PDF Version] February 12, 2026 Members of the Texas Institute of Letters have overwhelmingly approved twenty-four new writers to the TIL, a distinguished honor society established in 1936 to celebrate Texas literature and recognize distinctive literary achievement. The TIL’s elected membership consists of the state’s most recognized…
The Texas Institute of Letters is happy to announce the recipient of the 2025 Jesse H. Jones Fellowship: Rubén Degollado. The full press release can be found below.
Below you’ll find the official press release announcing the twelve award-winners and twenty-six honor-winners for this year’s literary award categories.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [PDF Version] March 1, 2025 Members of the Texas Institute of Letters have overwhelmingly approved thirty-two new writers to the TIL, a distinguished honor society established in 1936 to celebrate Texas literature and recognize distinctive literary achievement. The TIL’s elected membership consists of the state’s most recognized…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | PDF VERSION Author Elizabeth Crook has been named the winner of the Texas Institute of Letters’ prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. This is the highest honor given by the TIL, which was established in 1936 to recognize distinctive literary achievement. The award will be presented to Crook…
