Texas Polka News

Are you going to St. John? For most TPN readers, that’s all needs to be asked. While there are dozens of Texas churches and a few hospitals with St. John

Thoughts of Playing in the Same Band for 40 Years

Carl Finch, the mastermind behind the nuclear polka band, Brave Combo, publishes a newsletter. In the latest he reflects on the long, wonderfully strange trip the band has taken in

Meet the New National Polka Fest King & Queen

Elaine Rosquist and Louis Stewart Jr. were crowned king and queen on Fri., May 24 at the 53rd Annual National Polka Festival. Twelve couples competed in the 33rd Annual King

Remembering Arthur Palla

On May 22, 2019, Arthur Palla passed away at the age of 84. I can recall the last time I saw Arthur which was only a few weeks ago at

Al Sulak: A Krenek Family Tradition

When Al Sulak takes the stage, it becomes a family affair with his sister, nephews, and sometimes, his daughters and grandchildren playing instruments and singing. But the family ties to

Musique Cajun

Cajun music, like polka music is fun, happy music, you can’t help but grin while dancing and the rhythm keeps you coming back to the floor after quenching your thirst.

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Festival & Dance Notes

107 YEARS OF DANCING AT MARTINEZ HALL

KOLACHE Festival East Bernard

From the TPN Archives: February 1990

Chapter Grows by Leaps and Bounds

TEXAS PO.L.K. OF A. ELECTS NEW ROYALTY, REELECTS OFFICERS

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Bohemian Princess Diary

Thank you Ennis for a great time at the

By Theresa Cernoch Parker

Everyone, Please Rise

Editor's Log

By Gary E. Mckee

Polka Summer

Greetings Polka Fans, It looks like the weather is finally feeling summer like. This is the time of year to look forward to the great festivals, and polka events through out the country.

By Rick Rzeszutko, President

Po.L.K. of A. Texas

COME ONE, COME ALL!

By Kathy Cernosek, President