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Coke-Davis Dispute – Texas HistoryIn early 1874, the city of Austin was a landmine. People from all over the state had gathered to witness the inauguration of Democrat Richard Coke as its next governor. At long last, this would mark the end of…
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The Siege of Bexar – December 5th 1835In December of 1835, San Antonio de Bexar was under the control of Mexican General Perfecto de Cos with about 1200 soldiers from Mexico. For almost two months, Texas volunteers had camped near the town in a…
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Texas Archives WarFollowing Mexican depredations into Texas in 1842, President Sam Houston deemed the still-frontier town of Austin to be in danger of falling into enemy hands. Therefore he ordered the removal of the seat of…
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The Siege and Battle of the AlamoThe Battle of the Alamo was fought during the Texas revolution at a small fort in San Antonio, Texas. It lasted from February 26 to March 6, 1836. Many famous Texan and American figures lost their lives during…
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The Texas Declaration of Independence – The Story and TextThe Texas Declaration of Independence was produced, literally, overnight. Its urgency was important as the Alamo in San Antonio was currently under siege by Santa Anna’s army of Mexico.
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The Texas Ordinance of SecessionThe Texas Ordinance of Secession was the document that officially separated Texas from the United States in 1861. It was adopted by the Secession Convention on February 1 of that year, by a vote of 166 to 8.…
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Early Texas DocumentsThe following are among the most referenced of early Texas documents. They have earned a prominent place in the rich history of Texas in the ninteenth century.
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100 Fascinating Facts About Texas You Didn’t KnowTexasProud has gathered 100 of our favorite facts about the Lone Star State and checked each one against reliable sources.
History · People
Lorenzo de Zavala (1789-1836)A colonizer and statesman, Manuel Lorenzo Justiniano de Zavala was one of the most talented and capable of the many native Mexicans involved in Texas’ struggle for independence from Mexico. He was born in the…
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The Texas State Flag – The Full History of the Lone Star Texas FlagTexas. The “Lone Star State”. The nickname was made notable by the single star on the state flag. Texas has a long history of notable flags. Have you ever been to a Six Flags theme park? It is said that the…
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Texas State Flower: The Bluebonnet & The Amazing Story Behind ItScientifically named Lupinus texensis, the bluebonnet is the official flower of Texas and was adopted by the Texas state legislature in 1901. Also known as the buffalo clover, wolf flower, and “el conejo”…
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The Texas State Gemstone: Blue TopazTopaz is the Texas state gemstone as well as the birthstone for the month of November. It occurs naturally in many colors including blue, orange, brown, green, pink, beige and red. Colorless topaz, a common…