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From left: Martinek Orchestra, first documented polka band played in Ennis in 1915. The Moravians provided the music at a polkabeat party at Sengelmann Hall in Schulenburg in July 2012. Band members with Jim Busta and Mollie B during their Midwest polka t

The Moravians: Aggie Polka Band Celebrates a Decade

It must be in the water. The North Central Texas town of Ennis keeps producing enduring polka bands. The first documented band played around 1915, the Martinek Orchestra, listed among

Westfest 2019: An Expected Fun Time

The year was 1976. America celebrated the bicentennial year. The average income per year was $16,000. "Rocky" was the number one film at the box office. That was also the year, Westfest was founded.

39th Oktoberfest Stage Is Set

Oktoberfest, the family-oriented German event taking place in the center of Fredericksburg, is poised to again attract 1,400 volunteers and 22,000 visitors in its 39th year.

Weihnachtsmarkt, Texas Style

Herzlich willkommen, y’all! It’s a Texas German celebration Dec. 13-15, on the old downtown streets of Tomball.

Victoria Shares Czech Heritage

When the Victoria Czechs say they are celebrating all things Czech, they mean it! From accordion music, to Tarok playing, polka, food, and history, you can find it all at the 33rd Annual Victoria Czech Heritage Festival on Sun., Sept.

Klaberheads Release New Song

Nationally recognized German band, The Klaberheads, has released a music video for their original song Oktoberfest Brings Out The Wurst. This fastpaced polka follows a mild-mannered

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From the TPN Archives: August 1990

As written by Julius Tupa in August 1990

OF PICNICS, MORALS AND BELONGING

From Our Readers

We appreciate the time and effort Gary put into the article. Additionally, thank you for all of the continued support of polka music.

The Moravians: Aggie Polka Band Celebrates a Decade

It must be in the water. The North Central Texas town of Ennis keeps producing enduring polka bands.

By Gary E. Mckee

STARS, Stripes & POLKA ON!

Thanks to all who attended this annual dance, held Sat., July 6 at the KC Hall in Schulenburg. It's intended to keep the polka party going between St. John Picnic and Dubina Picnic.

Columns & Opinions

Bohemian Princess Diary

What a great weekend that started with the St. John Fourth of July picnic, continued with the Stars, Stripes & Polka On! dance Saturday, and concluded with the Dubina Picnic on Sunday.

By Theresa Cernoch Parker

Editor's Log A Twofur

Polkadate August 2019. As you might have concluded from the articles with my name attached, I love Texian history, all eras from prehistoric to contemporary.

By Gary E. Mckee