This site is dedicated to the brave Polish men and women who left their ancestral homes in Europe and settled in a new land, the Lone Star state of Texas. These early immigrants settled in the Texas communities of Pana Maria, Anderson, Yorktown, Stoneham, Brenham, Bremond, Chappell Hill, New Waverly, San Antonio, Houston and others.
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The Polish Genealogical Society of Texas will hold it’s first regular meeting of 2010 on February 6 at Tracey Gee Community Center in Houston from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. The program will be “Post Card History Series; Houston” presented by Dan Monsanto, a local author.
Here’s the complete PGST 2010 Meeting Schedule:
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St. Stephen’s Day, the day after Christmas was cloudy and cold, but that didn’t hinder an enthusiastic crowd of approximately 60 Christmas carolers who met at Henry Mazurkiewicz’s place in Chappell Hill Texas for the 2nd annual Polski Kolendy. Following an old Polish folk tradition, the group was led by a star bearer and nativity scene and many of the carolers dressed in traditional and not so traditional costumes including a bishop, nun, angels, shepherds, kings, beggars, Santa Claus and an interesting rendition of a turon which is an extinct Polish bison.
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There was a Polish flag flying outside of the Lazy Mule Saloon in Chappell Hill Texas on Saturday night, December 12, 2009. Inside the bar, a large group of Chappell Hill and Brenham natives and their friends celebrated with a Polish Christmas party. Daniel Cendalski brought his fiddle and he and his band, Daniel and the Country Boys played a mix of old time Polish and country dance music.
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This is the time of year that we stop and reflect on the many things that we are thankful for. The Polish Texans website has seen significant growth both in content and traffic this year and we are thankful for the great group of friends and sponsors that has made this possible. What better way to show your appreciation then to support them in their various enterprises. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, will be here soon and it will be time to start buying those special gifts for your loved ones. You can celebrate your culture and heritage by giving gifts that show your love for all things Polish. Here’s a gift guide featuring many wonderful items from our friends.
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