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

BATTLE-GROUND, SAN JACINTO ... the Mexican Government. A future meeting is to be called to nominate State officers for August. The meeting to-day was presided over by a distinguished soldier ...

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 ...

The 134th Battle of Flowers parade is Friday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m. The parade honors the heroic spirit of the patriots of the Alamo and commemorates the victory of San Jacinto. This year's theme is ...

The Battle of the Flowers ... the battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto, decisive moments in the Texas Revolution, in which Texian colonists rebelled against Mexican control. According to ...

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 U.S. provokes a war with Mexico, taking California and much ... the Alamo" as they defeat Santa Anna's armies at the Battle of San Jacinto. Santa Anna himself is captured.

Military officials have identified the two Marines from California who were killed when their vehicle crashed as a convoy was ...

The Battle of San Jacinto, fought on April 21 ... The battle lasted a mere 18 minutes, but its impact would last for generations. About 630 Mexican soldiers were killed, 208 wounded, and 730 captured ...