Texas Christmas Traditions – Nativities
I’m sure living nativity displays aren’t unique to Texas, they are uniquely appropriate to...
Gonzales, Texas – Alcalde Ponton
Alcalde was the title of the government official who acted as mayor of towns in early...
James Kerr
James Kerr was a man of many talents. During his lifetime, he worked as...
Gonzales, Texas – Sarah DeWitt
Sarah DeWitt, wife of empresario Green DeWitt, was born in Brooks County, Virginia on...
Gonzales, Texas – Green DeWitt
Green DeWitt had big dreams and small pockets, but he hoped his determination would...
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...