Tejano - TSHA
WEBJan 1, 2001 · The term Tejano, derived from the Spanish adjective tejano or (feminine) tejana (and written in Spanish with a lower-case t), denotes a Texan of Mexican descent, thus a Mexican Texan or a Texas Mexican.
Handbook of Tejano History - TSHA
WEBThe TSHA is proud to announce the launch of the Handbook of Tejano History, which contains more than 1,200 entries, including 300 new entries, detailing the critical influence of Tejanos on the Lone Star State. Released on March 29, 2016, to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the Tejano Monument unveiling on the Capitol grounds in Austin ...
Tejano Monument - TSHA
WEBFeb 11, 2016 · The Tejano Monument is one of the largest monuments on the grounds of the Texas state Capitol and features a twenty-foot granite base with ten statues and five bronze-relief plaques. It was proposed by the Tejano Monument, Inc., a private fundraising committee of Mexican American leaders.
Tejanos Through Time - TSHA
WEBOver time, Tejano traditions came to define many of the most iconic symbols of Texas, and their cultural impact is plainly seen in the architecture, language, clothing, music, literature, and cuisine that make Texas unique.
Spanish Texas - TSHA
WEBFeb 1, 1996 · Image available on the Internet and included in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107. For various reasons, including challenges posed by American Indians, the uninterrupted Spanish occupation of Texas (1716–1821) lasted for just 105 years.
Texas Originals: Lorenzo de Zavala - TSHA
WEBZavala did the only thing he could to weaken the leader's iron grip: he helped bring about the Texas Revolution. Zavala's political experience and reputation as a principled fighter made him an ideal ally for the Texas cause. Earlier in life, he was jailed for criticizing Spanish rule over Mexico.
Tejanos and the Siege and Battle of the Alamo - TSHA
WEBFeb 20, 2016 · The siege and battle of the Alamo involved a considerable number of Mexican Texans, or Tejanos, as defenders, couriers, and noncombatants. In fact, the vast majority of survivors of the final assault in the early morning hours of March 6, 1836, were Tejanos. Some Tejanos also participated in the events of the siege and final assault as ...
Tejano Conjunto Festival - TSHA
WEBJul 1, 1995 · Image available on the Internet and included in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107. Tejano Conjunto Festival. The Tejano Conjunto Festival, an annual music event, was organized by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center under director Juan Tejeda in San Antonio in 1982.
Handbook of Texas - TSHA
WEBAs a result, the Handbook now includes thousands of images, hundreds of audio samples, and dozens of video clips from the TSHA Texas Talks webinars. The media captions identify the title, copyright owner, and location of the …
La Villita Dance Hall - TSHA
WEBApr 6, 2016 · La Villita Dance Hall, which became known as the “Grand Ole Opry” of Tejano and conjunto music, was located on the edge of the city of Alice, Texas, and was originally nothing more than a big outdoor patio.