Bringing Texas history to life through stories of oil, ranching and the people who built the Lone Star State
Why invite Julie
Julie DeWees Sparks presents an engaging, visually rich program based on Under Texas Skies, combining historic photographs, family stories and more than a century of Texas oil and ranching history. Her presentations are ideal for museums, historical societies, universities, libraries, civic organizations and energy groups.
Featured Presentation
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Speaking Topics
The Gilded Age had its titans…
Texas had something just as powerful — waiting beneath the surface… and it changed the world.
That’s the story behind my book Under Texas Skies: Oil, Ranches & Dreams That Shaped a State
Hill Country Literary Festival
March 21, 2026 | Bulverde
The Bryan Museum
May 6, 2026 | Galveston
Book signing at the After Hours Event — Julie met with readers and signed copies of Under Texas Skies
Association of Lease & Title Analysts (ALTA)
May 19, 2026 | Houston
Fort Worth Petroleum Club
August, 12, 2026 | Fort Worth
Houston Association of Division Order Analysts (HADO)
August 13, 2026 | Houston
Petroleum Club of Houston
September 28, 2026 | Houston
Harris County Historical Society
November 2026 | Houston
Doss Heritage & Culture Center
March 4, 2027 | Weatherford
Lakeside Country Club
March 9, 2027 | Houston
Selected Speaking Engagements
Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists (SIPES)
June 19, 2025 | Houston
Presented "The Impact of the Oil Industry on the Growth of Houston" — a precursor to her research for Under Texas Skies.
Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)
March 6, 2026 | Dallas