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This Day in History: The Battle of the Alamo
On this day in 1836, the Battle of the Alamo is fought. Despite a valiant defense by the Texans (then called Texians), the Mexican Army...
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Mar 63 min read
This Day in History: The Siege of Bexar
On this day in 1835, Texians begin an assault on Mexican forces in San Antonio. Mere days later, Mexican General Martin Perfecto de Cos...
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Dec 5, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Davy Crockett
On this day in 1786, frontiersman Davy Crockett is born. Crockett is known for his escapades as a hunter, scout, storyteller, and militia...
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Aug 17, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Thornton’s Affair sparks the Mexican-American War
On this day in 1846, Mexican and American forces clash in a disputed area close to the Rio Grande. The so-called Thornton Affair would...
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Apr 25, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Texans win independence at San Jacinto
On this day in 1836, Texans win the Battle of San Jacinto. The battle was won in only 18 minutes! The decisive victory would ultimately...
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Apr 21, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The Goliad Massacre
On this day in 1836, the Goliad Massacre takes place. Most of you have heard “Remember the Alamo!” Did you know that “Remember Goliad!”...
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Mar 27, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The first shots of the Texas Revolution
On this day in 1835, the Texas Revolution begins! Did you know that the first battle was fought because Texans decided that the Mexicans...
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Oct 2, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The “Father of Texas” passes away
On this day in 1836, the “Father of Texas,” Stephen F. Austin, passes away. Mere months earlier he had written that the “prosperity of...
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Dec 27, 20193 min read
This Day in History: Texas joins the Union as the 28th state
God Bless Texas! On this day in 1845, Texas joins the Union as the 28th state. Of course, we were the Republic of Texas immediately...
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Dec 29, 20182 min read
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