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”
How many patriots does it take to make a difference?
The Siege of Béxar…and a FREE RESOURCE!
We think of 1836 as the year when Texas won its independence from the...
Happy Birthday, Doris Miller! (…and Mission Ysleta)
Doris Miller has got to be one of my favorite Texas heroes. (I know...
Gonzales, Texas – Susannah Dickenson
Susannah Dickenson is one of Gonzales’ best known citizens, and one whose story has...
Gonzales, Texas – “Come and Take It!”
The “Come and Take It” flag has made a recent resurgence. You’ll see it...
Gonzales, Texas – Birthplace of Revolution
When we think of the Texas Revolution, we usually focus on the period between...
The Rest of the Story of the Battle of Medina
For over 60 years, Paul Harvey delighted Americans with broadcasts he called “The Rest...
Meaningful, Memorable, and FUN / Experience Is the Best Teacher
This series of posts addresses the rationale behind my Discover Texas History resource as...
Meaningful, Memorable, and FUN / Learning As Its Own Reward
This series of posts addresses the rationale behind my Discover Texas History resource as...