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Kolache in America: a Czech pastry that learned English (and Texas)
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Kolache in America: a Czech pastry that learned English (and Texas)

In America, “kolache” is more than a pastry: it’s an edible cultural passport. It arrives with Czech immigrants, changes pronunciation, sometimes changes shape and fillings, and in Texas becomes a real everyday breakfast. This article follows the journey from the Czech koláč—round, often open-faced,...
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Texas: Praha — renaming to remain yourself
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Texas: Praha — renaming to remain yourself

Praha, Texas is famous for a simple, powerful idea. Czech immigrants renamed the place “Praha” so the link to their origin would not fade. Over time, the church, festivals, cemeteries, associations, and memorials kept a small community tightly connected. Here the name is not decoration: it is practi...
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