June 2010



Our hearts go out to the entire Marroquin Family for their loss of their beloved Carmen Marroquin. Carmen
along with her sister Laura were inducted to Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame in 2001.
The Tejano ROOTS Family


Congratulations to Cassandra Silva for being our first
scholarship recipient of the Tejano ROOTS Excellence Award.

May 2010

Listen to Our Classic Radio Shows
The Tejano ROOTS Hall Of Fame
National Radio Show # 6
hosted by Rudy Treviño - Year 2002
Show # 6 - Part 1
Show # 6 - Part 2
Show # 6 - Part 3
Show # 6 - Part 4

Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Newsletters are available now online

April 2010

Our fundraiser this past Saturday was another successful event. Thanks to everyone that came down and showed their support. We'll see you at our new event May 22, 2010.

For Immediate Media Release
New dates for the 11th Annual Noche De Fiesta Tejana are September 24-25, 2010 at the VFW Hall - Alice, Tx

Kick-Off Dance - September 24
Induction Ceremony and Awards - September 25

Send your nomination now to
Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame & Museum
Attn: Nominees
PO Box 3912
Alice, Texas 78333
Deadline is May 31st, 2010

For nomination information please go to our link above THE HALL OF FAME

March 2010

New mailing address for Tejano ROOTS is
Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame & Museum
PO Box 3912
Alice, Texas 78333

February 2010

The Museum is now open every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

The 10th Annual Noche De Fiesta Tejana Event was a great success. Thank you to all our sponsors and a very special to all our guest. See you at the 11th Annual.  The Board of Directors
 

The Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall of Fame is the official Hall of Fame for Tejano Music as designated by House Bill 1019 and signed into law by Governor Rick Perry of the Great State of Texas on May 3, 2001. The Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Museum is situated at 213 N. Wright Street in Alice, Texas, the Birthplace of Tejano.

ALICE, TEXAS THE BIRTHPLACE OF TEJANO

Alice has long been recognized as “The Birthplace of Tejano” dating back to the mid 1940’s when Armando Marroquin, Sr. of Alice and partner Paco Bentacourt of San Benito, Texas launched what was to be the first home based recording company to record Tejano artists exclusively. Ideal Records, which was based in Alice, the heart of South Texas and under the direction of Marroquin became the perfect vehicle for Tejano groups and artists to get their music to the public. Marroquin, who also owned and operated a jukebox company, insured that Ideal recordings would be distributed throughout South Texas. The songs recorded, which were contributed by Tejano and Mexican composers became very popular through jukeboxes placed in restaurants, cantinas or any other establishment that would have them, and the then very scarce Spanish language radio programs.

NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT

My name is Reuben Lopez and I am the newly elected President of Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame Museum.  My parents are Ted and Esmeralda Lopez. I am married to Maricela and have two sons Reuben Lopez II and Jon Lucas.
I was born and raised in Alice and have resided there all my life. My introduction into Tejano ROOTS began at early age through my father who played, still plays and who has is own Conjunto Band. My brother Ted Lopez III plays drums in a Conjunto band.

I believe our goal as an organization is to promote Tejano Music and all those involved in it and to recognize their contributions to the industry. We will strive to have a good repoire with the community and city leaders.

I am eager to begin the duties of the President of this organization. First and foremost, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have contributed and participated – past and present – in helping to honor Tejano Music and all the individuals involved in it.

I know that it takes more than one individual to make an organization successful. It is a team effort.  All suggestions and comments will be considered in any and all decisions made.

I look forward to working closely with all the Board of the Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame Museum and all its members.

Reuben Lopez
President of Tejano ROOTS

   Inductee Class of 2010

Presentations

Favorite Son of Alice

Theodoro “Ted” Lopez Jr.

Juan Ramos

Broadcasting

Ben Gonzalez

Domingo Castro

Armando “Bob” Pena Jr.

 Conjunto Traditional

Home Town Boys

Los Originales De Oscar Ramos

Conjunto Progressive

Manuel Solis Y Los Solistas

Male Entertainer

Arturo Montez

Female Entertainer

Elsa Garcia

Orchestra/Big Band

Guadalupe “Big Lou” Valenzuela

Composer

Arturo “Archie” Tamez

Promoter

Jim Luna

Amadeo Flores Accordion Player Award

Beto Urbina

Million Dollar Band

Drums

Mike Ramirez Jr.

 Guitar

Arnoldo Jimenez Sr.

Pepe Reyes

Bajo

Daniel R. “Danny” Rubio

Antonio Vasquez

Bass Guitar

Fidel Cavazos

Trumpet

Ruben Soliz

Saxophone

Frank Rodarte

Andres G. Arredondo Jr.

Accordion

Robert G. “Beto” Morales

Rene Lopez

Vocalist

Guadalupe “Lupe” Lopez

Raul de la Paz

Keyboard

Juan “Johnny Rod” Rodriguez Jr.

Javier “JV” Villanueva Life Time Achievement Award

Angel Flores - Cali Carranza

Pioneer Tejano Award

Juan Lopez “El Rey de la Redova”

Agapito Zuniga