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: John Henry Moore Leads Texian Militia at Battle of Gonzales
Brad JohnsonOctober 2, 2020
In the spark that lit the fuse of the Texas Revolution, John Henry Moore and his band of militiamen stood athwart a dispatch of Mexican soldiers hellbent on confiscating a small cannon. The Texian's message was clear: "Come and Take It."
Civil SocietyLone Star LifeTexas HistoryToday in Texas History: Texans Win Independence at the Battle of San Jacinto
Daniel FriendApril 21, 2020
Read Sam Houston's detailed account of the Battle of San Jacinto, where Texas independence was effectively secured after the capture of Santa Anna.
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.