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Road to Revolution: The Battle of San Jacinto
Post dateApril 21, 2025

Road to Revolution: The Battle of San Jacinto

Houston began with approximately 1200 Texians in his volunteer army, but after the slaughter...
Road to Revolution: The Goliad Massacre
Post dateMarch 26, 2025

Road to Revolution: The Goliad Massacre

Sometimes winning a battle can cost you the war. Have you ever heard that...
Road to Revolution: Waiting With Bated Breath
Post dateMarch 21, 2025

Road to Revolution: Waiting With Bated Breath

Col. James Fannin surrendered to the Mexican General Urrea on March 20, 1836 after...
Road to Revolution: Battle of Coleto Creek
Post dateMarch 19, 2025

Road to Revolution: Battle of Coleto Creek

The Battle of Coleto Creek was extremely significant to the cause of the Texas...
Road to Revolution: Battle of Refugio
Post dateMarch 14, 2025

Road to Revolution: Battle of Refugio

About the same time as the Alamo was under siege, Mexico’s General Jose de...
Road to Revolution: Houston Orders Fannin to Retreat
Post dateMarch 14, 2025

Road to Revolution: Houston Orders Fannin to Retreat

Colonel James Fannin was a man with great potential . . . and an...
Remembering Texas’ Role in NASA
Post dateJanuary 27, 2025

Remembering Texas’ Role in NASA

History is not just about long-ago events. History is being made every day. I...
Texas Ushers the World into the Petroleum Age
Post dateJanuary 10, 2025

Texas Ushers the World into the Petroleum Age

On January 10, 1901 drillers struck oil just south of Beaumont, TX. The discovery at...
Six Great Texas Holiday Experiences
Post dateNovember 25, 2024

Six Great Texas Holiday Experiences

The Holiday Season starts even before Thanksgiving Weekend in some places around Texas. Here...
Gonzales, Texas – Birthplace of Revolution
Post dateOctober 4, 2024

Gonzales, Texas – Birthplace of Revolution

When we think of the Texas Revolution, we usually focus on the period between...

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