Texas Independence Day

North East Independent School District students visited a unique outdoor museum at Bradley Middle School on Texas Independence Day and experienced Texas ...

“I like telling them about all the different artifacts, because some of them have no idea what they are and when they learn about them, they’re like what!,” Pantusa said. “I teach my seventh and eighth graders this year about Texas history and they will come out and teach the fourth graders,” Krystine Ryan, Cabin coordinator and teacher at Bradley Middle School said. “Today is very special because today is our 25th anniversary of opening our grounds to our field troopers and having our first official field trip,” Ryan said.

On March 2, Texas gained its independence from Mexico and created the Republic of Texas. In Texas, we enjoy a good party, beer, and music. You can find all ...

By Greg Ritchie. Messenger Reporter. LONE STAR STATE – For the 200 or so defenders and civilians trapped in the Alamo near San Antonio, the gathering storm ...

When he was brought back to the Texian camp with a group of prisoners and the Mexican officers stood and saluted him, the gig was up. The true lesson of the Alamo is about more than our separation from Mexico and later integration into the United States. Santa Anna himself fled into the fields and dressed in the clothes of a common soldier to avoid escape. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country – Victory or Death. They knew Santa Anna was a dictator and here to end any sense of freedom and they were ready to fight against that. The old-timers believed in Mexico and longed for a free space to make their homes. They decided to stay and take whatever came. Newer arrivals believed Texas should join with the young United States and become part of that growing country. Was Texas to be a part of a new, free and democratic Mexico? When the settlers had seen the Mexican army approaching and headed for the confines of the old Spanish fort and its many cannons – a fight was the last thing they wanted. With glimmering bayonets, military band, big artillery guns and the best cavalry in the new world, Santa Anna was looking for a fight. The Mexican Army had been organized based on Napoleon’s force, with Mexican President Santa Anna styling himself the “Napoleon of the West.”

PRNewswire/ -- Lone Star Brewing has partnered with Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation to celebrate their beloved home state for Texas Independence Day on...

As a toast to the "best views in Texas," Lone Star has launched a limited-edition merchandise collaboration with Texas-based artist [Emily Eisenhart](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3799052-1&h=3555046060&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.emilyeisenhart.com%2F&a=Emily+Eisenhart). [online now](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3799052-1&h=3206485445&u=https%3A%2F%2Flonestarbeer.com%2Fcollections%2Fbest-views-in-texas-capsule&a=online+now) until it sells out. [Lone Star Brewing](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3799052-1&h=3016916067&u=https%3A%2F%2Flonestarbeer.com%2F&a=Lone+Star+Brewing) has partnered with [Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3799052-1&h=2175562160&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpwf.org%2F&a=Texas+Parks+%26+Wildlife+Foundation) to celebrate their beloved home state for Texas Independence Day on March 2nd.

SAN ANTONIO – Happy Texas Independence Day! Did you know that Texas remained an independent republic for almost 10 years until it was annexed by the United ...

In 1835, a group of Texans rebelled against the Mexican government, thus starting the Texas revolution. Back in the 19th century, Texas was a part of Mexico and was largely populated by American settlers who had been invited by the Mexican government. To send us your photos

Mar. 2—Update 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 2 Pioneer Village's Texas Independence Day Celebration set for today has been canceled due to the threat of ...

Some of the activities that students participated in were, fun games, lasso lessons, fun dancing, and they even had a chance to pet horses and ponies. For the ...

Students came dressed in their best gear to learn more about the state of Texas and its culture. Students learned about the importance of being a member of the community and keeping their home state clean. Some of the activities that students participated in were, fun games, lasso lessons, fun dancing, and they even had a chance to pet horses and ponies.