Texas History

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...

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...

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...

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!”...

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...

This Day in History: Remember the Alamo!

On this day in 1836, a group of Texans hold their ground during a siege at the Alamo. That siege and the battle that followed were among...

This Day in History: The Siege of Bexar comes to an end

On this day in 1835, Mexican General Martin Perfecto de Cos raises a flag of truce. He was ready to surrender San Antonio to the Texian...

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...

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...

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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