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| − | The | + | The '''Fandom Association of Central Texas''' is an [[Austin, TX]], [[501(c)(3)]] non-profit dedicated to the promotion of [[SF]]. It sponsors a number of activities, the main one being the annual [[ArmadilloCon]]. |
| − | It | + | It sponsored [[LoneStarCon]] (the 1985 [[NASFiC]]), [[Westercon 49]], the [[2000 World Fantasy Convention]], the [[2006 World Fantasy Convention]]. It hosts a local reading group in Austin. Its monthly newsletter is the '''''F.A.C.T. Sheet'''''. Previously, it [[published]] the ''[[Texas SF Inquirer]]'' and sponsored the the [[FIAWOL-BBS]]. |
| − | + | Prominent members have included [[Fred Duarte]], [[Brad Foster]], [[Karen Meschke]], [[Willie Siros]], [[Robert Taylor]] and [[Pat Virzi]]. | |
| − | {{club}} | + | {{link | website=https://www.fact.org|text=Website.}} |
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Latest revision as of 05:18, 27 February 2023
The Fandom Association of Central Texas is an Austin, TX, 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the promotion of SF. It sponsors a number of activities, the main one being the annual ArmadilloCon.
It sponsored LoneStarCon (the 1985 NASFiC), Westercon 49, the 2000 World Fantasy Convention, the 2006 World Fantasy Convention. It hosts a local reading group in Austin. Its monthly newsletter is the F.A.C.T. Sheet. Previously, it published the Texas SF Inquirer and sponsored the the FIAWOL-BBS.
Prominent members have included Fred Duarte, Brad Foster, Karen Meschke, Willie Siros, Robert Taylor and Pat Virzi.
| Club | 1980s— |
| This is a club page. Please extend it by adding information about when and where the club met, when and by whom it was founded, how long it was active, notable accomplishments, well-known members, clubzines, any conventions it ran, external links to the club's website, other club pages, etc.
When there's a floreat (Fl.), this indicates the time or times for which we have found evidence that the club existed. This is probably not going to represent the club's full lifetime, so please update it if you can! |
