Title: How German Immigrants Shaped Texas | Texas Heritage for Living
Headings: How German Immigrants Shaped Texas
How German Immigrants Shaped Texas
An Ambassador for German Texas
Chain Migration
The German Belt
A Disappearing Culture

Content: The Germans profoundly influenced the growth of Texas. They built churches, established newspapers, and founded businesses. Germans contributed to Texas architecture, food, music, and politics. German polkas helped influence Mexican Tejano music. German dance halls became centers of community life. In fact, German butchers even contributed to the establishment of Texas barbecue. A Disappearing Culture
By 1900, German culture in Texas was pronounced and proud. There were German language schools and newspapers in many Texas towns. But in the 20th century, this unique cultural world would begin to fade. Depopulation, intermarriage, and innovations in transportation and communications led to the slow dilution of German communities.