Brazos Valley Research Associates
BVRA is a private archaeological business that was established in 1987 by William E. Moore, a graduate of Texas A&M University in 1980 where he earned a Masters degree in Anthropology while specializing in archaeology.
BVRA provides a variety of services such as:
- Archaeological survey
- Monitoring of archaeological sites
- Assessment of areas to determine the need for an archaeological investigation
- Archival research
- Editing and report writing
To view a complete list of BVRA publications and related information in the Texas A&M University Libraries catalog, click here. Some publications are not available at this site due to the location of archaeological sites.
Additional Links
List of BVRA Contract Reports with cross references
William Moore's Tiny Texas Jails: The Texas Calaboose and Other Forgotten Jails
Recent Submissions
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(2018-02-02)An archaeological survey for a proposed Wastewater Treatment Plant and Discharge Line was performed by Brazos Valley Research Associates (BVRA) on May 29, 2017 for Monterrey Oaks, Ltd. of Porter, Texas. When completed, ...
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(2018-02-02)Brazos Valley Research Associates (BVRA) conducted an archaeological survey of eight areas proposed for new water in western Leon County, Texas in December of 2016. The size of the eight areas investigated totals 24.04 ...
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(2018-02-02)An archaeological survey at the site of a proposed water treatment plant was performed by Brazos Valley Research Associates (BVRA) on January 13, 2016 for the city of Bruceville-Eddy in McLennan and Falls counties, Texas. ...
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(2018-02-02)An archaeological survey for the City of Hudson, Texas was performed by Brazos Valley Research Associates (BVRA) on November 20 and 21, 2015 under Antiquities Permit 7471 issued by the Texas Historical Commission (THC). ...
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(2018-02-02)An archaeological survey for the City of Natalia, Texas was performed by Brazos Valley Research Associates (BVRA) on November 23, 2015. The Texas Historical Commission (THC) issued Antiquities Permit 7473 for this project. ...
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(2018-02-02)The MEN Water Supply Corporation (WSC) – aka Client - proposes new construction that will improve its central water system in Navarro County, Texas. These improvements are a new elevated storage plant that includes a 200,000 ...
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(2018-02-02)An archaeological survey for the proposed Lakeway road was conducted by Brazos Valley Research Associates (BVRA) on August 27 and 28, 2015. The Area of Potential Effect (APE) traverses cross-country and crosses Lick Creek ...
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An archaeological survey for the city of Winters water improvements project in Runnels Count, Texas (2018-02-02)An archaeological survey of the site of the proposed water supply improvement project in north-central Runnels County, Texas was performed by Brazos Valley Research Associates (BVRA) on August 14 and 15, 2015 under ...
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(2018-02-02)An archaeological survey of the site of the proposed wastewater treatment plant expansion in west-central Zapata County, Texas was performed by Brazos Valley Research Associates (BVRA) on July 10, 2015 (Antiquities Permit ...
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(2018-02-02)An archaeological survey of a one-acre tract in Hood County, Texas was conducted by Brazos Valley Research Associates (BVRA) on June 5, 2015. Prehistoric site 41HD11 had been recorded in the Area of Potential Effect (APE), ...
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(2016-01-29)An archaeological survey for the City of Hudson, Texas was performed by Brazos Valley Research Associates (BVRA) on November 20 and 21, 2015 under Antiquities Permit 7471 issued by the Texas Historical Commission (THC). ...
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(2016-01-29)An archaeological survey of a one-acre tract in Hood County, Texas was conducted by Brazos Valley Research Associates (BVRA) on June 5, 2015. Prehistoric site 41HD11 had been recorded in the Area of Potential Effect (APE), ...
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(2016-01-29)The MEN Water Supply Corporation (WSC) – aka Client - proposes new construction that will improve its central water system in Navarro County, Texas. These improvements are a new elevated storage plant that includes a 200,000 ...
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(2015-07-31)Brazos Valley Research Associates (BVRA) conducted a Phase I archaeological survey for the Riverside Water Supply Corporation (WSC) Huntwood Plant Project under Antiquities Permit 6357. The project area is 0.5 acre in size. ...
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(2015-07-31)An archaeological survey for a water distribution line in Callahan and Eastland counties was performed by Brazos Valley Research Associates (BVRA) under Antiquities Permit 6236 on April 25, 2012. The area investigated ...
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(2015-07-31)A cultural resources survey was conducted at an organic vegetable farm in Travis County (185 acres) by Brazos Valley Research Associates (BVRA) in February of 2012. The client proposes to construct a farm irrigation system ...
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(2015-07-31)A Phase I cultural resources survey for a proposed type V GG liquid waste processing facility on a 7.73 acre site in south-central Washington County, Texas was performed by Brazos Valley Research Associates on December 28, ...
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(2015-07-31)An archaeological survey for the proposed Richards, Texas Farm-to-Market Road 149 fiber optic cable project in northwest Montgomery County, Texas was performed by Brazos Valley Research Associates (BVRA) on December 2 and ...
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(2015-07-31)The Parker County Special Utility District (SUD) in central Parker County, Texas plans to install a six-inch water line that will serve its customers. The length of the water line will be 7300 feet with an easement of 15 ...
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(2015-07-31)An archaeological survey for an oil and gas pipeline in Live Oak County, Texas was performed by Brazos Valley Research Associates on April 28-30, and May 4, 2011. This study investigated both banks of the Nueces River and ...