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Stated Meetings, Stated Meetings

June 2026 Stated Meeting

Brethren:

The June 13, 2026 stated meeting of Texas Lodge of Research will be hosted by St. John’s Lodge No. 53 in Tyler, Texas.

The full schedule of events for the weekend follows. Note that we will begin our business meeting at 10:30am on Saturday.

Friday No-Host Dinner – June 12 – 6pm
FD’s Grill House
8934 S. Broadway Ave, Ste 494, Tyler, TX 75703

Hospitality Room
Everyone is invited to join us after dinner at the host hotel in the Worshipful Master’s suite. Text or call Erickson day of event for location (281) 795-7521. My wife will be preparing a Tyler, Texas themed cocktail and mocktail for attendees. The Stewards will have some non-alcoholic beverages and mixers. Please bring your drink of choice.

Saturday Meeting – June 13
St. John’s Lodge No. 53
323 W Front St, Tyler, TX 75702

9am – Lodge open for coffee and light breakfast
10:30am – Quarterly Stated Meeting
12pm – Lunch provided by Kilgore Assembly #168 Rainbow Girls (This is a fundraiser so please plan to give generously!)
1pm – Paper presentations and closing

SPOUSE AND FAMILIES!
My wife Jaime is inviting you and the families to join her for some fun around Tyler while TLR is meeting on Saturday. She’s thinking of either visiting the Rose Museum (did you know Tyler has the title of “Rose Capital of America”?) or touring the McClendon House. If you are interesting in joining her in Tyler, or any other possible ladies/family adventure in the future, fill out this form and she will contact you directly:  https://forms.gle/4DEVJgbujKYgmx3E7

Host Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Tyler
220 East Grande Blvd.
Tyler, Texas 75703
(903) 509-1166 

Room rates: $120 (1 King); $120 (2 Queens); per night plus taxes and fees.

Online Reservations: https://group.hiltongardeninn.com/mhx5k6

If calling the hotel to make reservations, mention “TLR Meeting” for the room rate.

Safe travels to everyone and I look forward to seeing you in Tyler!

Erickson Ybarra
Worshipful Master

Future Meetings of Texas Lodge of Research

September 19, 2026 (Anson Jones Lecture) – Hillcrest Lodge No. 1318, located at 8525 Midway Rd, Dallas, Texas 75209

December 5, 2026 – Knob Creek Lodge, located at 16 E. Central Ave, Temple, Texas 76501

Stated Meetings

March 2026 Stated Meeting and Installation of Officers

Brethren:

The March 21, 2026 stated meeting of Texas Lodge of Research will be hosted by Gray Lodge No. 329 in Houston.

The full schedule of events for the weekend follows. Note that we will begin our business meeting at 9am on Saturday.

Friday No-Host Dinner
Sylva’s Enchilada Kitchen
1140 Eldridge Parkway, Unit 100
Houston, TX 77077

Saturday Meeting
Gray Lodge No. 329
2370 Barker Oaks Dr.
Houston, TX 77077

8am – Lodge open for light breakfast
9am – Quarterly Stated Meeting & election of officers
11am – Open Installation of Officers by MWGM Jim Rumsey
12pm – Lunch provided by Gray Lodge Stewards
1pm – Paper Presentations and closing

Host Hotel
Staybridge Suites Houston West Energy Corridor
1225 Eldridge Parkway
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 759-7829 

Room rates: $109 (studio suite); $125 (king suite); $135 (double suite) per night plus taxes and fees.

Online Reservations: Click Here and enter group code TLR.  
If calling the hotel to make reservations, mention Texas Lodge of Research or provide the group code.

Safe travels to everyone and I look forward to seeing you in Houston!

Stated Meetings

December 2025 Stated Meeting

Brethren;

The next quarterly meeting of Texas Lodge of Research is rapidly approaching. It will be held at Davy Crockett Lodge No. 1225 located at 519 Alametos in San Antonio. Coffee and donuts will be available between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., which is when the business meeting will begin. Lunch will be served after the meeting.

Friday night we will gather at Los Barros located at 4223 Blanco Rd. Gathering time will be at 6:30 p.m.

Unfortunately, we were not able to secure a block of rooms at a local hotel as there were conflicting requirements for payment that made arrangements impossible to secure. Therefore, please use your favorite hotel; there are plenty nearby on Loop 410 close to the airport.

It is anticipated that there will be papers for presentation at this meeting.

It will be a busy meeting, with discussions continuing on topics that will take the lodge into the future. We also hope to be celebrating the release of the Dodson/Maddox Transactions.

Safe travels to everyone and I look forward to seeing you in historic San Antonio!

Sincerely and fraternally yours,

Mark Dermit
Worshipful Master
Texas Lodge of Research

Future Meetings of TLR

  • March 21, 2026 – Election and installation of officers. Hosted by Gray Lodge No. 329, located at 2370 Barker Oaks Dr., Houston, Texas 77077
  • June 13, 2026 – Tyler, Texas (host lodge details pending confirmation)
  • September 19, 2026 – Hillcrest Lodge No. 1318, located at 8525 Midway Rd, Dallas, Texas 75209
  • December 5, 2026 – Temple, Texas (host lodge details pending confirmation)
Stated Meetings

September 2025 Stated Meeting

Please join us in Arlington for the September Stated Meeting for Texas Lodge of Research.

Stated Meeting Details

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Doors Open: 9:00 AM (refreshments available)
Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Arlington Lodge No. 438, 1415 W. Abrams St., Arlington, TX 76013

Friday Night Events (September 19, 2025)

Friday No Host Dinner: J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill
Location: 407 E. South St., Arlington, TX 76010
Time: 6:30 PM

Friday Hospitality Room: Drury Plaza Hotel – Dallas/Arlington
Location: 101 West Road to Six Flags Street, Arlington, TX 76011
Times: 5:00 to 6:00 PM and after dinner until 10:00 PM

Future Meetings of TLR

  • December 6, 2025 – San Antonio: Winter Stated Meeting hosted by Davy Crockett Lodge No. 1225, 519 Alametos, San Antonio, TX 78212
  • March 2026 Installation – Houston
Anson Jones Lecture, Stated Meetings

June Stated Meeting & Anson Jones Lecture

Please join us for the June Stated Meeting and 2025 Anson Jones Lecture for Texas Lodge of Research.

Stated Meeting Details

Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Onion Creek Lodge No. 220, 706 North Bluff, Austin, TX 78745

Anson Jones Lecture and Dinner

Our 2025 Lecturer is W. Bro. Lt. Col. J.W. David L.G. Clarke G.A., CVO, CCM, ADC, PJGD (UGLE). W. Bro. Clarke is a Past Master of Shotokan Karate Lodge 9752 and The Research Lodge of Amity 9073, both under the United Grand Lodge of England. He is an Honorary Grand Librarian of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, as well as the M.E. Grand Superintendent for The District Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean under the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland. His lecture will discuss the development and use of affinity lodges in the three “home country” constitutions (England, Scotland, Ireland).

Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 208 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704
Meal Options: Beef (total $95 per person) or Chicken (total $85 per person). Please email your choice to [email protected] for each person no later than May 30, 2025. Meal payments should be received no later than June 14, 2025.

There will also be a cash bar located near the meeting room should you wish to purchase a beverage prior to or during the meal.

Please mail checks payable to Texas Lodge of Research and send them to:
PO Box 686
Hereford, TX 79045

Electronic payment is available via PayPal to [email protected]. PayPal pricing: Beef $99, Chicken $89.

Accommodations

A block of 10 rooms has been arranged at the Hampton Inn and Suites in downtown Austin for June 21st. The room rate is $139 plus tax and can be made at https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/texaslodgeofresearch/.

Future Meetings of TLR

  • September 20, 2025 – Arlington: Fall Stated Meeting hosted by Arlington Lodge No. 438, 1415 W. Abram St., Arlington, TX 76013.
  • December 6, 2025 – San Antonio: Winter Stated Meeting hosted by Davy Crockett Lodge No. 1225, 519 Alametos, San Antonio, TX 78212.
Installation, Stated Meetings, Stated Meetings

March 2025 Stated Meeting and Installation

Brethren,

Please join us for the March Stated Meeting of Texas Lodge of Research. In keeping with tradition, this meeting will include the election and installation of officers for the upcoming year.

Meeting Details

  • Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Location: Victoria Lodge No. 40, 3502 N. Navarro St., Victoria, TX 77901
  • Lunch Donation: $15

Friday No-Host Dinner

The Friday night no-host dinner will be held at Chili’s at 5:30 PM. The restaurant is located at 5004 N. Navarro Street, Victoria, TX 77904.

Accommodations

Our Senior Warden has arranged for a hotel block for March 14th. Rate is $90 +Tax for a single king room. Reservations must be made by calling the hotel directly no later than March 3rd.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
111 Huvar
Victoria, TX 77904
361-575-1600

Reference TLR when making your reservation.

Future Meetings of TLR

  • June 21, 2025 – Austin: Anson Jones Lecture and Summer Stated Meeting at T. Neal Porter Lodge No. 1354, 311 W. 7th St., Austin, TX 78701.
  • September 20, 2025 – Arlington: Fall Stated Meeting hosted by Arlington Lodge No. 438, 1415 W. Abram St., Arlington, TX 76013.
  • December 6, 2025 – San Antonio: Winter Stated Meeting hosted by Davy Crockett Lodge No. 1225, 519 Alametos, San Antonio, TX 78212.

We look forward to welcoming you to Victoria as Texas Lodge of Research moves into another year of fellowship and education.

Stated Meetings, Stated Meetings

December 2024 Stated Meeting

Our December meeting will be on Saturday, December 21st at 3:00 pm. It will be hosted by Ocean Lodge No. 230, located at 1009 Palo Pinto Street in Weatherford.

This will be an afternoon meeting followed by a Saturday evening “no host” dinner at the Fire Oak Grill.

Host Hotel 
Comfort Inn & Suites Weatherford
2524 S. Main Street
Weatherford, TX 76087
$101+ tax (Saturday night only)

Click here to make your hotel reservation

No Host Dinner – Saturday evening
5:30pm
Fire Oak Grill
114 Austin Ave.
Weatherford, TX 76086

Upcoming Meetings
March 22, 2025 – Victoria Lodge No. 40, 3502 N. Navarro, Victoria, TX

June 21, 2025 – T. Neal Porter Lodge No. 1354, 311 W. 7th St., Austin, TX

September 20, 2025 – Arlington Lodge No. 438, 1415 W. Abram, Arlington, TX

December 6, 2025 – Davy Crockett Lodge No. 1225, 519 Alametos, San Antonio, TX

Stated Meetings, Stated Meetings

September 2024 Stated Meeting

Please join us for our September stated meeting. Our host will be Oso Naval Lodge No. 1282, located at 3215 Reid Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. It will be a morning meeting at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

There will be no host hotel for this meeting.

“No Host” Dinner (Friday, Sept. 20th) at Joe’s Crab Shack, 444 North Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78401. Reservation is scheduled for 6:30 pm.

Saturday lunch will be at Oso Naval Lodge.

Lunch menu:
BBQ Brisket and Sausage
Coleslaw and Potato Salad
Banana Pudding
Bread, pickles, onions, jalapenos available
Sweet & Unsweet tea
Requested donation $20 per person

Please note: All paper presentations are given during an open portion of the regular lodge meeting. Spouses, kids, EAs, and FCs are welcome to join us for lunch and presentations.

Next Meeting:

December 21, 2024 – Union Lodge No. 82 in Weatherford. More info to follow.

Anson Jones Lecture, Stated Meetings, Stated Meetings

June Stated Meeting & Anson Jones Lecture

JOIN US AT The Grand Lodge of Texas, 715 Columbus Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701.
Our meeting will be held in conjunction with the annual statewide York Rite Festival on Saturday, June 22nd.  The Lodge will meet at approximately Noon, or as close thereafter, pending the conclusion of the Select Master Degree.  We will determine who will attend the business meeting and make an effort at getting some sandwiches delivered.  Our meeting will be held in the newly set up lodge room on the lower level of the building.  If you haven’t seen the beautiful antique furniture donated by Faith Lodge in Wichita Falls, it’s worth attending just for that.

We will keep the business meeting as concise as possible to allow those who need to participate in the Commandery Orders in the afternoon to do so.  There will be no paper presentations during the meeting.

The 2024 Anson Jones Lecture will follow at 6:30 p.m. in the lower-level atrium of the Lee Lockwood Library & Museum, 2801 Waco Drive.  Our lecturer is Bro. Chris Ruli, former Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia and the Valley of Washington, D.C.  Brother Ruli will present “Untold Stories of Freemasons and the White House.”  The lecture is open to all Masons and their guests.  RSVP is required.

We will be offering two registration choices for the lecture:
VIP Package – includes your choice of prime rib or salmon plus a copy of Bro. Ruli’s book Freemasons and the White House for $85.  RSVP deadline June 1st.
Standard Package – includes choice of prime rib or salmon.  RSVP deadline of June 13th.

Please RSVP to PM Christian Moore by email at [email protected] or phone at 512-887-0775 with the names of your party and menu selections. 

We will accept cash or check payable to “Texas Lodge of Research” at the event.  Electronic payment can also be arranged in advance.  No tickets will be available at the door.  Cancelations after June 14 will kindly require payment.
Installation, Stated Meetings

March 2024 Stated Meeting and Installation

**Please mark your calendars for March 30, 2024**

Please join us for the March stated meeting of Texas Lodge of Research. As per our regular tradition, the March meeting will also be our lodge elections and installation of officers.

Our host lodge will be Lufkin Lodge No. 669, located at 508 N. John Redditt Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904. The meeting will be on Saturday, March 30 at 10:00 am. A donation of $15.00 for lunch is requested.

Friday no-host dinner will be held at Ralph & Kacoo’s at 3107 S. 1st Street, Lufkin, TX 75901. Further details will be provided as they become available.

We have been unable to secure a host hotel due to the Easter weekend, however there are several hotels available nearby. They are: Holiday Inn Express and Suites: 936-699-3000; Hampton Inn and Suites: 936-699-2500; Courtyard by Marriott: 936-632-0777; Best Western Plus Crown Colony Inn and Suites; 936-634-3481.

We look forward to seeing you in Lufkin!

Future Meetings of TLR

June 22, 2024 – Waco. Summer stated meeting at Grand Lodge of Texas Memorial Temple and Anson Jones lecture at Lee Lockwood Library. More details to follow.

September 21, 2024 – Corpus Christi. Fall stated meeting. More details to follow.

December 21, 2024 – Weatherford. Winter stated meeting. More details to follow.