By Kasandra Garza Assistant News Director The battle for Texas Independence was a battle over politics that aligned people who were in favor of local self-government and included a large number of Tejanos. However, there are a few misconceptions and details left out some people forget or misrepresent. Jesus Francisco, Professor of History and Director of the Center for the Study of the Southwest at Texas State University, said it wasn’t a […]
Compiled by Holly Henrichsen Assistant Web Content Manager Today is Texas Independence Day. Texas Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2nd, 1836. This event marked Texas’ independence from Mexico where 60 delegates from all over Texas signed the declaration. Sam Houston Day is also observed on March 2nd, marking the birthday of the man who led the Texans to victory over Mexican troops […]
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