but soon after won their war for independence after defeating Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto and cementing the newly formed Republic of Texas in April of 1836. “Dawn at the Alamo,” ar ...

Ken Burns latest documentary, The American Revolution, gets to the remarkable truth of our country's founding.

City Attorney Andy Segovia said officials “remain optimistic that the successful implementation of the Alamo plan will continue” with passage of SB 3059. A 50-year lease, with two 25-year renewal ...

It's the story of Emily D. West, a freed slave credited with helping the Texas army defeat the Mexican army during the decisive Battle of San Jacinto. Yellow Rose BBQ, which has 65 seats ...

It's the story of Emily D. West, a freed slave credited with helping the Texas army defeat the Mexican army during the decisive Battle of San Jacinto. Yellow Rose BBQ, which has 65 seats, is open 11 a ...

Born into one of the oldest ranching families in Texas — the O’Connors, whose patriarch fought in the Battle of San Jacinto — Marshal O’Connor’s childhood was a masterclass in survival ...

This event spurred many Texans to triumph in the Battle of San Jacinto a month later, effectively ending the rebellion and establishing the Republic of Texas. TSA issues warning to airport ...

Before his transfer to Georgetown, Pickett starred at San Jacinto College in the NJCAA ranks, where he put up 18.5 points, ...

History aficionados will be intrigued by the San Jacinto Battleground. The State Historic Site is where an important, if not the most important, battle for Texas' independence took place in 1836.