Texas Czech Genealogical Society

03/24/2026

Save the date: April 18, 2026, at the Caldwell, Texas, Civic Center -- for our next Texas Czech Genealogical Society Speaker event --- “Exploring Traditional and AI Tech Pathways for Czech Ancestry”.

Speakers: Sherri Taggart Ahmadzadeh “Understanding and Using AI in Genealogy”; Teri Flack “Disease, Disasters, and Hard Times Changed Our Ancestor’s Lives”; and Jana Marcela Vaculik “Hospodar Czech Newspaper-Its History”.

03/03/2026

The TCGS Board of Directors approved the following slate of candidates (pictured left to right): President, Patrick J. Janis, Secretary, Lydia Luza Mousner, and Board of Directors, Christine Olsovsky Shimek.
The candidates were selected by the Nominating Committee for election at the TCGS Annual Meeting to be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Civic Center, Caldwell, TX. The Nominating Committee was appointed by President Patrick J. Janis, and consisted of Marie Klimitchek Dulak, Leslie Gerik Nelson, and Danny Leshikar.

01/23/2026

Updated Event Information.
--What: Texas Czech Genealogy Society Quarterly Speaker Event
Roots, Routes, and Recipes: DNA, Emigration, and Soap Making and TCGS 25th Anniversary Celebration kick off and Officer Election

--When: Saturday 14 February 2026 - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

--Where: Caldwell Civic Center, 103 Hwy. Texas 21 W., Caldwell, TX 77836
8:00 AM - Registration & Morning Refreshments
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Program, TCGS 25th Anniversary Celebration, Annual Meeting and Officers Election, Catered Lunch, Czech Gift Shop, Silent Auction, 50” TV Raffle
---Everyone is welcome. Membership in TCGS is not required to attend. TCGS is a 501[c][3] non-profit organization.---

01/21/2026

Due to Adverse weather, this event is rescheduled for Feb 14, 2026. Same speakers, same times, and same location. We hope to see you there!

12/31/2025

Come help us celebrate our 25th Anniversary Celebration at our first speaker event of the year --- JAN 24, 2026!
Location: Caldwell Civic Center, 103 Highway Texas 21 W., Caldwell, TX 77836
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (registration required - at the door or via website, mail or email)
--Registration fee includes catered lunch and morning refreshments --
• Postmarked on/before 01/12/26 TCGS Members-$40; Non-Members-$45;
• Postmarked after 01/12/26 TCGS Members-$45; Non-Members-$50; At the door (All) - $60.
• Cancellations are accepted up to one week prior to event.
To register by credit card please go to https://txczgs.square.site/product/registration/122 . To register by check, mail check made payable to TCGS along with the registration form to: Kimary Marble, 14106 Pawnee Trails Dr., Cypress, TX 77429. For additional information visit the TCGS website https://txczgs.org/ or contact Kimary at 832-906-0986 or [email protected].

12/31/2025

January 12 is the early registration deadline for our Jan 24 Genealogy Conference in Caldwell Texas!

Register today for January 24!

12/10/2025

Register today for January 24!

12/10/2025

Save the date, January 24 at the Caldwell Civic Center!

10/11/2025

October is Czech Heritage Month in Texas (declared by the Texas Legislature).

Our Event -- Remembrance, Innovation, Legacy; Keeping our Heritage Alive -- is on October 25 at the Caldwell Civic Center from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm (early registration is open through Oct 14).

On October 24, our gift shop will be open with no admission fee and you have an opportunity to purchase TCGS books as well as items from the Czech Republic -- including Christmas ornaments.

09/05/2025

We are a week away from the Kolace Festival! Come learn about more about us at our vendor booth on Mainstreet, next to the courthouse, and near the middle -- close to the courthouse walkway!

08/26/2025

Our Gift Shop will be open on Friday Oct 24, before the event (shopping on Friday does not require a fee to enter the gift shop), and during the event on Oct 25. We have Czech Gifts, including Christmas ornaments.