Travis Lodge #117 AF & AM

08/06/2026

Brethren, We look forward to seeing you Tonight!!

Travis Lodge #117 A.F. & A.M. Stated Meeting

08/05/2026

🛠️ 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁! 🛠️

Do you own a business or offer a local service? We want to know about it!

𝘿𝙧𝙤𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙬, 𝙩𝙖𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚. Even if you don't own the business, tell us where you work so we can throw our support your way! Let’s make a point to support our Brothers first so we can all continue to support our community.

Tag a Brother below who needs to share his business! 👇

08/04/2026

George Washington receives his Master Mason Degree.

On August 4th in 1753, 21-year-old Virginian George Washington is declared a Master Mason in a Masonic ritual performed by his fellow Freemasons during a secret ceremony in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Washington, who belonged to Alexandria Lodge No. 22, had been initiated into the Masons at age 20 on November 4, 1752.

The following year, on March 3, 1753, he passed as a “Fellow Craft." Five months later, Washington was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason.

08/04/2026

The Brethren of Travis Lodge #117 AF & AM took a field trip to the Sherman Jazz Museum this evening and what a fun time we had.

We enjoyed hearing Larry tell us stories of the old building and some getting to see it for the first time. Bill and his Wife were so gracious to host us this evening. Such an amazing building and it’s bound to be the best Jazz museum you’ll find anywhere.

08/03/2026

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗡𝗼. 𝟭𝟭𝟳! 🏛️✨

Tonight, in lieu of our normal practice time, you are invited to join us for a special visit to our former Lodge Building downtown, currently the home of the Sherman Jazz Museum!

📍 Location: Sherman Jazz Museum (Former Travis Lodge No. 117 Building)

⏰ Arrival: ~6:30 PM

🎷 Tour Starts: 7:00 PM

A big thank you to the Sherman Jazz Museum, Bill Collins, and his family for hosting us and inviting us over to explore the space!

I’ll be sure to take plenty of photos to share in the coming days. 📸

See ya there!
Glenn

Lodge Secretary
Travis Lodge #117 AF & AM

08/02/2026

📅 On This Day in Masonic History – August 2, 1862

🏔 The Grand Lodge of Colorado Is Founded

On August 2, 1862, the Grand Lodge of Colorado was officially established, marking a major milestone in the westward growth of Freemasonry in the United States.

As the first Grand Lodge west of the Mississippi, Colorado Masons organized to bring the Craft’s guiding principles—Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth—to the rugged frontier. Their commitment to community-building, charity, and moral leadership helped lay the foundations for civil society in a developing region of America.

⛰ A symbol of order on the edge of wilderness.

📜 A brotherhood carried westward with courage.

08/01/2026

Happy Birthday to William Barret Travis, defender of the Alamo and our namesake, born on this day in 1809. (August 1, 1809 - March 6, 1836)

Portrait by Travis Simpkins

08/01/2026

Travis Lodge #117 held its raffle drawing today just after 2pm, and we are thrilled to announce our winners: Larry Pettit, Jake Shockley, and Mark Wood!

Huge congratulations to the winners, and a big thank you to everyone who bought tickets and contributed this year. Your support goes straight toward funding our scholarship program and helping the community.

We appreciate every single one of you.

08/01/2026

Travis Lodge #117 A.F. & A.M. Stated Meeting

Brothers, our Stated Meeting takes place on the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:30pm with Dinner starting at 6:30pm. The August meeting is this Thursday, the 6th of August 2026.

Join us beforehand for fellowship and a meal generously hosted by the ladies of Carpenter Bluff Chapter No. 183 (OES)!

Location: Travis Lodge #117 AF & AM
Dinner Time: 6:30pm
Meeting Time: 7:30pm

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

07/26/2026

Remembering Brother Sam Houston
March 2, 1793 - July 26, 1863

Remembering Brother Sam Houston
March 2, 1793 – July 26, 1863
Today, we remember Brother Sam Houston, who passed to the Celestial Lodge Above on this day in 1863.
A soldier, statesman, the first President of the Republic of Texas, and a devoted Freemason, Brother Houston left an enduring legacy of courage, leadership, and unwavering conviction.
Many Masons know that when the Grand Lodge of the Republic of Texas was organized in 1837, Brother Sam Houston presided over the convention that brought Texas Masonry together, helping lay the foundation for what would become the Grand Lodge of Texas. While Brother Anson Jones was elected the first Grand Master, Sam Houston's leadership and dedication were instrumental in the birth of Texas Freemasonry. �
Texas State Historical Association +1
As we remember Brother Houston today, may we be inspired to lead with integrity, serve our communities faithfully, and leave behind a legacy worthy of remembrance.
"A man's true monument is not carved in stone, but built through his character and service."