News
2022 South Texas Hall of Fame Inductees
At the 41 South Texas Polka and Sausage Festival in Hallettsville held in late March, the 4th Class of the South Texas Polka Hall of Fame joined the ranks of orchestras and individuals who have kept the culture of polka and waltz music alive over the decades and into the future.
The Po.L.K.of A. Texas Chapter Pushing the Reset Button
Hello fellow dance and music lovers! The PoLKofA (Polka Lovers Klub of America) Texas Chapter 1 had its January general membership meeting on January 9, 2022 in Sealy, Texas. It was an extraordinarily exciting meeting as we first voted on whether the club would continue or dissolve, and then had nominations, election, and installation of board members and royalty. As you can guess from the latter statement, the members voted a resounding, YES!, we want the club to continue.
Meet TPN's Newest Contributor, Michael Morris
Texas Polka News is proud to announce a new column: On the Beat… with Michael Morris, which appears on page 9 in this month's issue. Michael’s musical journeys give him a diverse and well-rounded perspective on the Texas music scene and abroad. He looks forward to sharing his unique stories and thoughts with you. Be on the lookout for his first story on the Praha Brothers.
TCHCC Anniversary Celebration to Feature Author Who Grew Up in Communist Czechoslovakia
A special feature of the Texas Czech Heritage Cultural Center’s 25th Anniversary celebration on May 15th will be Gabriela Gerhart. Mrs. Gerhart grew up under the communist government while living in Czechoslovakia.