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New Book by Frances Barton and John K. Novak Profiles 61 'Czech Songs in Texas'

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Thu, 07/01/2021 - 00:00

On any weekend in Texas, Czech polka music enlivens dance halls and drinking establishments as well...

Familiar Face at Polka Dances Departs Too Soon

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Thu, 07/01/2021 - 00:00

Beautiful. Outgoing. Upbeat. Kind.

Round Top Brass Band Celebrates 50 Years

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Thu, 07/01/2021 - 00:00

When Ronny Sacks and George Koudelka conceived the idea of starting a brass band in 1971, little...

A Song About Freedom: Krásná Amerika

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Thu, 07/01/2021 - 00:00

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence as the saying goes.

Frtiz Hodde, Music Patriot

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Thu, 07/01/2021 - 00:00

On May 3, 2021, Fritz Hodde turned 78 years young.

National Polka Festival Comes Back With a Bang

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Thu, 07/01/2021 - 00:00

Texas Polka News managing editor Andy Behlen attended the National Polka Festival in Ennis on...

Texas Polka News Resumes Monthly Publication

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Thu, 07/01/2021 - 00:00

The Texas Polka News is pleased to announce that we are resuming monthly publication with this...

DJ Profile: Leo Lonnie

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Sat, 05/01/2021 - 00:00

TPN: what is your favorite part about radio deejaying?

Michelle Zapletal Slovak: Ennis was Good Too

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Sat, 05/01/2021 - 00:00

The city of Ennis hasn't always been the polka hub of Texas.

Das Ist Lustig performing

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Sat, 05/01/2021 - 00:00

Das Ist Lustig performing at Sengelmann Hall in Schulenburg.