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About five dozen men and women boot-scoot across the sawdust-free dance floor of the Broken Spoke early on this summer Saturday night, led by Terry White, one of the owner's two daughters.
Terri White and her family’s honky-tonk Broken Spoke was featured on “Queer Eye,” but both the dance instructor and venue have been hit with accusations of homophobia and racism ...
"I heard lots of racist comments from Terri during the dance lessons ... amongst my trans femme and non-binary friends that the Broken Spoke is not a place to venture to for a good time, unless ...
AUSTIN (KXAN) — By the time 1966 came around, the Broken Spoke was just another Texas dance hall, struggling to find its way. James White had an idea to put the honky tonk on the map.
Dance halls in Texas were the hearts of their towns. But, the tradition and popularity of the honky-tonks are dwindling Dance halls in Texas were the hearts of their towns. But the tradition and ...
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin’s famed Broken Spoke dance hall has welcomed visitors like George Strait and Dolly Parton over the years, but for the last 50 of them, it’s been home to Alvin Crow ...
Along with offering live music, food and even dance lessons, The Broken Spoke has maintained its charm which has attracted tourists and even celebrities to the bar for years. And if you haven't ...
AUSTIN, Texas - The Broken Spoke is celebrating its 60th birthday. The dance hall kicked the celebrations off on Saturday, Nov. 9, with live music and two-step lessons. Austin City Council member ...