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James Kerr
Post dateOctober 24, 2025

James Kerr

James Kerr was a man of many talents. During his lifetime, he worked as...
Gonzales, Texas – Sarah DeWitt
Post dateOctober 22, 2025

Gonzales, Texas – Sarah DeWitt

Sarah DeWitt, wife of empresario Green DeWitt, was born in Brooks County, Virginia on...
Gonzales, Texas – Green DeWitt
Post dateOctober 20, 2025

Gonzales, Texas – Green DeWitt

Green DeWitt had big dreams and small pockets, but he hoped his determination would...
Gonzales, Texas – The Immortal Thirty-Two
Post dateOctober 17, 2025

Gonzales, Texas – The Immortal Thirty-Two

Gonzales, Texas was the birthplace of the Texas Revolution, and Gonzales continued to play...
Gonzales, Texas – The “Old Eighteen”
Post dateOctober 15, 2025

Gonzales, Texas – The “Old Eighteen”

How many patriots does it take to make a difference?
Post dateOctober 13, 2025

Texas Annexation Day

Texas has the unique distinction of being the only state  that was once an...
Post dateOctober 12, 2025

Columbus Day in Context

October 12 is Columbus Day. Christopher Columbus isn’t on the list of Texas explorers....
The Siege of Béxar…and a FREE RESOURCE!
Post dateOctober 10, 2025

The Siege of Béxar…and a FREE RESOURCE!

We think of 1836 as the year when Texas won its independence from the...
Gonzales, Texas – Susannah Dickenson
Post dateOctober 6, 2025

Gonzales, Texas – Susannah Dickenson

Susannah Dickenson is one of Gonzales’ best known citizens, and one whose story has...
Gonzales, Texas – “Come and Take It!”
Post dateOctober 2, 2025

Gonzales, Texas – “Come and Take It!”

The “Come and Take It” flag has made a recent resurgence. You’ll see it...

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