It’s the sort of place that gets a hold of you and won’t let go. It’s enormous more than 268,000 square miles, larger than ...

Before Texas was part of the United States, and not long after Mexico’s independence, a bold experiment unfolded on the ...

The Alamo, in the heart of downtown San Antonio, Texas, was the site of a 13-day battle in 1836, when 189 Texan settlers and volunteers were outgunned by more than 1,500 Mexican soldiers.

SAN ANTONIO — Long before the Alamo became a military fort, it was a religious outpost of the Spanish Empire. Mission San ...

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 ...

Explore the Battle of the Alamo, and its pivotal role in the Texas Revolution. Learn about the key figures like Bowie and Crockett, and their enduring legacy in American history. Discover essential ...

His political efforts contributed to the formation of the republic following its separation from Mexico in 1836. He died shortly after resigning as vice president of Texas.