Tejano settlements developed in three distinct regions: the northern Nacogdoches region, the Bexar – Goliad region along the San Antonio River, and the frontier between the Nueces River …

May 25, 2025 · The term Tejano refers to a person of Mexican descent living in Texas. With a history stretching back to Spanish colonization and early Mexican settlers, the Tejano identity …

Dec 16, 2025 · Tejano, popular music style fusing Mexican, European, and U.S. influences. Its evolution began in northern Mexico (a variation known as norteño) and Texas in the mid-19th …

A distinctive Tejano music began developing in the 1820s and 1830s with the unique confluence of peoples and cultures that came together during this time in Tejas: Indigenous, Spanish, …

Like the mistures of those who call themselves Anglo, the Spanish, or Mexican, or Tejano “culture” is not a single set of beliefs or activities. But by whatever name, the first Spaniards, …

Through the inspiring stories of prominent Tejano figures and the histories of iconic symbols and traditions, we come to understand the importance of Mexican Americans in Texas history.

People of Mexican descent who live in Texas, whether native or foreign-born, are generally referred to as "Tejanos" by Spanish speakers. The designation has been used since at least …

Back in 2016, our Founder and President, Mr. Rudi R. Rodriguez, was interviewed by AARP to talk about Texas Tejano’s efforts to promote and preserve Native Tejano heritage.

Tejano culture refers to the unique cultural identity and heritage of Texans of Mexican descent, which blends elements from Spanish, Indigenous, and American influences.

1 day ago · Tejano music and West Side Sound legends saw their legacies grow ever more enduring this December when the Totally Tejano Hall of Fame and Museum held its grand …