José Antonio Navarro – Texas Patriot
Neither fortune nor misfortune describe a man. José Navarro had plenty of both, but...
General John “Black Jack” Pershing
John Joseph Pershing was born September 13, 1860 near Laclede, Missouri–the oldest son of...
Father Miguel Hidlago – The Texas “Zorro”
Father Miguel Hidalgo’s admirers–or maybe his enemies–nicknamed him “El Zorro” (the fox). Though Hidalgo...
Road to Revolution: Texans Burn San Felipe de Austin
Sam Houston’s Texas Army has on the move for almost two weeks, but their progress...
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
Col. James Fannin surrendered to the Mexican General Urrea on March 20, 1836 after...
Road to Revolution: Battle of Coleto Creek
The Battle of Coleto Creek was extremely significant to the cause of the Texas...
Road to Revolution: Houston Orders Fannin to Retreat
Colonel James Fannin was a man with great potential . . . and an...
Road to Revolution: Battle of Refugio
About the same time as the Alamo was under siege, Mexico’s General Jose de...
Road to Revolution: Sam Houston Gathers His Army
Since the first shot of the Texas Revolution was fired in Gonzales, Texas, on October...