| Howdy, Texas music fans! Until further notice, Texas Polka News will be published every other month instead of monthly. Next issues: July, September, November. Great thing about music is that you can listen to it anywhere! But we miss our dancing community and hope we will be scootin’ our boots and kickin’ up our heels in dance halls, festival pavilions, and church picnic fields soon! Texas Polka News and polkabeat.com promises to keep you informed as to events being canceled as we all work to stay safe from the Coronavirus. We update the schedule daily. When in doubt please call the venue or organization to make sure events are still taking place. Until then check out these YouTube channels to help you polka on! Mollie B & Squeezebox, Alex Meixner Band, Buttonboxes by Walt Harfmann, George Weber, and The Manaccordionist Kelsey Lien. |
News
While perusing old Texas newspapers looking for information about dance halls, one comes across a lot of interesting, although sometimes extraneous information.
By Helen Johnson
The following is an edited presentation given by Lori at the Texas Folklore Society 2019 Meeting.
By Lori Najvar
The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) is pleased to open a beautiful new display, Texas-Czech Wedding Apparel and Traditions, of wedding dresses, associated apparel, and information
The weddings for couples today have drastically changed from those of our ancestors, and with each generation, the traditions of the past are increasingly forgotten or eliminated.
By Carolyn Heinsohn
Columns & Opinions
Editor’s Log Polkadate May, 2021. It’s been a year since the shuffling of feet on a dance floor has been heard.
By Gary E. Mckee
Editor’s Log Polka Date March 2021.
By Gary E. Mckee Fayetteishome@gmail.comEditor’s Log Polka Date March 2021.Polka And Waltz Music Is Primarily Practiced By Those Of The Catholic Religion. This Writer Was Raised By Anglo-saxon Protestant Parents In Schulenburg, A Predominantly Czech-ge
In the early 2000's, life was a lot different than it is now. For starters, a person used to be able to pump the gasoline into their car first, then go inside and pay for it.
By Justin Everett Justineverett17@gmail.comIn The Early 2000's, Life Was A Lot Different Than It Is Now. For Starters, A Person Used To Be Able To Pump The Gasoline Into Their Car First, Then Go Inside And Pay For It. Unfortunately, A Few Bad Apples Spoile
Greetings!
Happy 2021, I sure hope 2021 is going to be way better than 2020!
We hope everyone had a very Blessed and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
