Polka Polka Polka!

Polka Polka Polka!

Crockett—It’s that time again….polka polka polka!! The Piney Woods PolkaFest! with Brave Combo is Oct 5^th at the Houston County airport.  Come join us for authentic German food & drink and dance to America’s favorite polka band, Brave Combo!! Presented by the Piney Woods Fine Arts Association, fun for all ages but kids under 18 get in FREE!!  Tickets are $22 in advance or $27 at-the-door and can be purchased online at www.pwfaa.org or by calling (936) 544-4276. Back due to the overwhelming response from last year’s festival.  This family-friendly event is a good time for all!

Galveston Heritage Festival to Debut August 15th

Galveston Island, Texas– Book your passage now for Galveston Historical Foundation’s newest event, the Galveston Heritage Festival! Enjoy music, food and entertainment from numerous cultural groups and organizations from throughout Texas while learning more about the early days of immigration through the Port of Galveston. Held in Kempner Park at 27^th and Avenue O, the event opens its gates at 10 am and concludes at 8 pm on Saturday, August 15. Tickets are available at www.galvestonhistory.org and are $10 for adults, $8 for GHF members, $5 for youth 6-12 year’s old and free for children 5 and under.

Texans Asked to Visit State Parks as Business Partners Line up to Help with Budget Gap

Texans Asked to Visit State Parks as Business Partners Line up to Help with Budget Gap

AUSTIN – Some $1.4 million in donations have been raised since the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department launched a statewide appeal to help close a $4.6 million budget gap brought on by devastating wildfires, record drought and a corresponding drop in visitation.