Texas HistoryToday in Texas History: The Declaration of Independence at Goliad
Kim RobertsDecember 20, 2022
Seventy-three days before Texas officially declared independence from Mexico, 92 men signed a declaration at Goliad.
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Texas HistoryToday in Texas History: The ‘Angel of Goliad,’ Francita Alavez, Saves Texian Soldiers from Massacre
Brad JohnsonMarch 27, 2021
The men who escaped the Goliad massacre 185 years ago today pointed to one flesh and blood savior: "The Angel of Goliad."
Civil SocietyLone Star LifeTexas HistoryToday in Texas History: Massacre at Goliad
Brad JohnsonMarch 27, 2020
On March 27, 1836, over 350 Texian soldiers were murdered by Mexican firing squads near Goliad after having surrendered days earlier. This galvanized Texians and led to victory in their war for independence.