{"id":349603,"date":"2025-11-02T04:57:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T04:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/349603\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T04:57:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T04:57:19","slug":"the-totally-tejano-hall-of-fame-museum-set-to-open-on-the-west-side","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/349603\/","title":{"rendered":"The Totally Tejano Hall of Fame & Museum set to open on the West Side"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN ANTONIO<\/strong> \u2013 Editor\u2019s note: This story was published through a partnership<\/a> between KSAT and Live From the Southside<\/a>, a local and Latina-owned magazine<\/a> that works to improve & expand community relationships through promoting events, stories and businesses.<\/p>\n

The legacy of Tejano music, one of Texas\u2019 most defining cultural sounds, will soon have a permanent home in San Antonio.<\/p>\n

The Totally Tejano Hall of Fame & Museum, a 5,000-square-foot space dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and educating the public about Mexican American and Tejano music, will open on Dec. 6 at 1414 Fredericksburg Road.<\/p>\n

This groundbreaking cultural destination, the first Tejano music museum in San Antonio, will honor the legends and pioneers of La Onda Chicana, La Onda Tejana, Tex-Mex, and Tejano music.<\/p>\n

The museum\u2019s mission is to educate, inspire, and preserve the rich heritage of Texas-born sounds that have influenced generations of musicians and fans across the nation.<\/p>\n

Visitors will experience immersive exhibits celebrating Tejano icons and Grammy Award winners such as Little Joe Hern\u00e1ndez and Flaco Jim\u00e9nez, along with rare memorabilia and historic displays featured in museums throughout Texas.<\/p>\n

The museum will include a 2,000-square-foot event hall designed for industry meetings, conferences, symposiums, and album or video release parties.<\/p>\n

A gift and record shop will offer exclusive Tejano merchandise, memorabilia, and vinyl records for collectors and fans.<\/p>\n

A dedicated learning center will feature nostalgic Tejano music and photo archives. At the same time, partnerships with local school districts will bring students on educational tours exploring the origins and evolution of Tejano music, dating back to the early 1900s.<\/p>\n

To further connect with today\u2019s audiences, the facility will include a production studio for filming Tejano television shows and podcasts, as well as a food and drink concession area with seating, making it a welcoming space for both fans and industry professionals.<\/p>\n

Admission will be donation-based, ensuring accessibility for all visitors.<\/p>\n

The Totally Tejano Hall of Fame & Museum was established in August 2022 as a Texas Non-Profit Corporation and received its 501(c)(3) designation in June 2023.<\/p>\n

The project is led by Board President Roger Hern\u00e1ndez, a Tejano Hall of Fame inductee, founder of En Caliente Productions and Totally Tejano Television, and a pioneer with more than 55 years in the Tejano music industry.<\/p>\n

Adding to the museum\u2019s cultural experience, Tejano radio station KLMO 98.9 & 92.1 FM will broadcast live from inside the museum, bringing listeners the absolute hottest Tejano hits and introducing up-and-coming artists from across Texas and beyond.<\/p>\n

Humberto Lopez, Assistant General Manager of KLMO, said \u201cBy joining forces with the Totally Tejano Hall of Fame & Museum, we\u2019re not just aligning with a cultural institution, we\u2019re becoming part of Tejano history itself. This partnership represents our shared promise to preserve the stories, celebrate the artists, and keep the music alive for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lopez, who also hosts The Lopez Top 20 Countdown, emphasized that the collaboration strengthens KLMO\u2019s mission to serve as a voice for the Tejano community while honoring the genre\u2019s legacy and future.<\/p>\n

For updates and more information, follow the Totally Tejano Hall of Fame & Museum and tune in to KLMO 98.9 & 92.1 FM \u2014 where Tejano lives on, one song at a time.<\/p>\n

This article initially appeared on Live from the Southside<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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