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Nathan Colt Young, yes sir, that is his real name, not a stage name, created to appeal to the country and western crowd that he sings and plays for. This

City Polka Boys Harry Macik, Hubert Janak, Benny Okruhlik, Wes Matus, James Ohnheiser, E. J. Macik - 1976

TCHCC to Honor Czech Bands & County Judge

The Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center in La Grange will honor the City Polka Boys, Tony Janak Orchestra, and Judge Ed Janecka at its annual Gala on Sat., Dec.

Tomball Invites You to a German Weihnachtsmarkt, Texas Style

Herzlich willkommen, y’all! It’s a Texas German celebration Dec. 13-15, on the old downtown streets of Tomball. Come and enjoy the family-friendly ambience - Gemütlichkeit - of Tomball’s unique music/street

Bobby Flores and Yellow Rose Band will be at Festival of Texas Fiddling

Festival of Texas Fiddling Set for Dec. 6-7

The 5th Annual Festival of Texas Fiddling, co-sponsored by Texas Folklife, presents all styles of Texas fiddling and all-day dancing in historic Twin Sisters Dance Hall in Blanco, on Dec.

Prost! Round Top Brass Band Keeps German-Texas Beat

First a description: brass bands consist of mainly trumpets, cornets, trombones, various other brass instruments, and use a sousaphone or tuba for the bass rhythm that the others play around.

Celebrate a Century Of Community at Wied Hall

MARKER DEDICATION SET FOR NOV. 9 On Sat., Nov. 9 a Texas historical marker will be placed at Wied Hall as a testament to those honorable men and women who

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Polka On! Fans

Mark Chaloupka serves up a cold one in a TPN 30 koozie to Marilyn Zemlicka Floyd @ High Hill Picnic Sept. 1.

From Our Readers

Your Editor’s Log article on the German influence in Texas (TPN Oct. 2019) was fantastic!

Are You Ready for the Wurst?

It’s Wurstfest, the annual celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas fun! Located near the headwaters of the beautiful Comal River in New Braunfels, this year’s fest is Nov. 1-10.

DANCE LESSONS WITH BAND LEADERS?

Musicians can dance? Why, of course! Terry Cavanagh and Valina Polka have each been dancing for over 30 years (they won't admit to more).

Columns & Opinions

Bohemian Princess Diary

I've been on a mission to develop a gratitude attitude. Not just in November for Thanksgiving, but all the time. I feel at peace when I thank God for my blessings.

By Theresa Cernoch Parker