After relentless fighting with Mexican forces, Texas soldiers secured the colony's independence with their victory in the ...

One hundred and eighty-nine years ago Monday, the Texian Army routed Mexican Gen. Santa Anna’s forces during an 18 minute battle at San Jacinto, bringing an end to approximately six months of fighting ...

One of the most notorious incidents of the Texas Revolution was the Goliad “Massacre,” the Santa Anna-ordered execution of ...

Today is San Jacinto Day, marking 189 years since the final battle of the Texas Revolution where Texas won its independence ...

Fannin surrendered his army to Mexican General Jose de Urrea after the Battle of Coleto Creek he was, in effect, testing that proclamation. Fannin had surrendered unconditionally, and although Urrea ...

THE FRONT PORCH – Time to take down my National Hug a Newsperson Day (April 4, it didn’t work), just like my flag for ...

Texans and history enthusiasts are invited to attend the official San Jacinto Day Ceremony marking the 189th anniversary of ...

In the Mexican American war, six child cadets, fought U.S. forces to the death at the Battle of Chapultepec... or so the ...

The inaugural Battle of Flowers Parade in 1891 was patterned after celebrations in Mexico and France that ... Goliad and San Jacinto. The first parade was set for April 20, 1891, in front of ...