Texas joined the Union as the 28th state, after its war of independence against Mexico and 10 years as a Lone Star republic, on this day in history, Dec. 29, 1845. The vast state, larger in area ...

Here’s what really happened. Long before Texas declared its independence in 1836, it was a region of Mexico controlled by Spain. During this time, Texas was comprised of Mexican-born residents ...

There has been growing interest in what would happen if Texas did vote to become independent, as it was for nine years between declaring independence from Mexico in 1836 and joining the United ...

Yet Texas won its independence from Mexico in one of the most improbable and consequential battles in world history on April 21, 1836, at San Jacinto. To commemorate the 187th anniversary of the ...

This has sparked growing interest in whether Texas could become an independent nation, as it was between declaring independence from Mexico in 1836 and joining the United States in 1845.

March 2 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. In 1899, President William ...

Texas Independence Day is March 2 which marks the day the Republic of Texas was born. While Texas has been part of the United States for over 175 years, Texas Independence Day is still recognized ...

In 1821 Mexico owned a large portion of land that ... its 75th anniversary with an inaugural event on March 2, 2025, Texas Independence Day. Fort Worth rockers Toadies, Austin's The Band of ...

marks the anniversary of when Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836. On this day, delegates at Washington-on-the-Brazos signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, officially breaking ...

Back in 1836, as tensions with Mexico escalated, 59 determined settlers and leaders gathered at Washington-on-the-Brazos to make a bold move—they signed the Texas Declaration of Independence ...

March 2 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. In 1899, President William McKinley signed legislation establishing Mount Rainier National Park in ...