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W. C. Williams Building Historic Marker Dedication ceremony was recently held in Palacios, TX

The historic W. C. Williams Building, built in 1909, was recently recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) during a ceremony in Palacios, TX. The building has been a cornerstone …

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Sharing this one never gets old. Merry Christmas to all from the Texas Gulf Coast. High for tomorrow is 77 degrees, shorts and sandals. #musicicons #musichistory #omegaliveproductions Omega Productions ... See MoreSee Less

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Speaking of Icons, here’s a great article on one of the most enduring groups in Texas music, Asleep At The Wheel. Congratulations on 50 years! #musicicons #musichistory #omegaliveproductions Omega Productionsbit.ly/3dDRAuC ... See MoreSee Less

How a Band of Hippies and Potheads Kept Western Swing Alive

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The beloved western swing band celebrates fifty years of championing a genre once considered all but dead.
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Today I ran across this reminder of a project we recorded for PBS in the ‘70s, the only Opera composed by Scott Joplin, titled “Treemonisha.” The performance was produced in the Miller Outdoor theatre at Herman Park in Houston. He led a fascinating life story. #musicicons #musichistory #omegaliveproductions Omega Productions Texas Historical Commission Miller Outdoor Theatrebit.ly/3lbZqzBComposer Scott Joplin, called the “King of Ragtime Music,” was born in Texarkana on this day in 1868. His early musical training came from his father, Giles Joplin, who played the fiddle, and mother, Florence Givens Joplin, who played the banjo.Joplin left home at age 14 and traveled through the Midwest, entertaining in saloons and honky-tonks. In the 1890s, he was one of the originators of ragtime, a rhythmic new musical form that combined Black and white musical traditions. Joplin’s "Maple Leaf Rag,” published in 1899, launched ragtime as a national fad.Joplin defended ragtime against those who called it frivolous, and he worked constantly to refine his music, which included over 30 piano rags. His most ambitious work—the opera “Treemonisha,” set on a plantation “northeast of the town of Texarkana”—was not produced until the 1970s, when a revival of Joplin’s music inspired public recognition of his genius.A Texas historical marker for Joplin was placed in Texarkana in 1976.Take a virtual, musical trip across Texas: texastimetravel.com/node/28755📷: The Library of Congress ... See MoreSee Less

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From the Bullock Museum newsletter for Matagorda County and Texas history buffs:“The 17th-century shipwreck, La Belle, represents one of the most significant stories in Texas history. Explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle set sail to claim new territory for France in 1684. He missed his destination at the mouth of the Mississippi River, sailed into Matagorda Bay, and La Belle was lost in a storm in 1686. The ship was found 300 years later, and excavation began in 1996. The preserved hull of La Belle is now on view in the Bullock Museum’s Becoming Texas gallery. This hallmarked, collectible ornament is a replica of La Belle when it set sail. Meticulously detailed, handmade, and 24K gold plated, it truly is a treasure. Proceeds support the preservation and exhibition of Texas history and educational programs at the Bullock Museum. Polish with a soft, dry cloth. Made in USA.” #musicicons #musichistory #omegaliveproductions #matagordacountyhistory bit.ly/3EU4yA2 Omega Productions Bullock Texas State History Museum ... See MoreSee Less

Bullock Museum La Belle Ornament

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The 17th-century shipwreck, La Belle, represents one of the most significant stories in Texas history. Explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle set sail to claim new territory for France in 1...
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Well, can’t resist sharing this article to get your Texas BBQ memories and juices flowing. You may not agree, but that’s okay. Just reading and fawning over the pictures is almost as good as making a visit. Speaking of visits, isn’t it about time you went out and celebrated the experience? #musicicons #musichistory #omegaliveproductions Omega Productions(warning paywall-but they give you 2 free articles)bit.ly/3jhlBUc ... See MoreSee Less

The Top 50 Texas BBQ Joints: 2021 Edition

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There's a new generation of pitmasters in Texas, and many of them aren't satisfied with simply doing things the same old way. (Though fear not, staunch traditionalists: plenty of them are.)
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The W. C. Williams Building, built in 1909, has been a cornerstone and anchor to the commercial and cultural life of Palacios and Matagorda County Texas for 112 years.

In February 2015, the structure was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) by the Texas Historical Commission.

In July 2016, the RTHL Marker was dedicated by the Matagorda County Historical Commission and the Texas Historical Commission.

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  • W. C. Williams Building Historic Marker Dedication ceremony was recently held in Palacios, TX
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