From time to time, we like to dive into our TexasProud.com email bag and answer a reader question…. “I’d like to learn more about the
Stamps are presented in the order issued. Republic of Texas CentennialIssued March 2, 19363-cents Coronado Expedition QuadricentennialIssued September 7, 19403-cents Texas Statehood CentennialIssued December 29,
The Texas Rangers are known as the oldest law-enforcement agency in North America with statewide jurisdiction. They’ve been compared to other world-famous agencies such as
Note: If a cabinet position was held by more than one person duringany administration, only the first to hold that position is identified. David Burnet (Ad
A chain of five missions established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century became the largest concentration of Catholic missions in North America.
Military Plaza in San Antonio dates back to the eighteenth century as a military and commercial center in San Antonio. Long before the Texas Revolution,
The flags used during the Texas Revolution represented the diverse beliefs of the settlers of the period. In a few designs, the flag signified the
As if actual events in early Texas history didn’t provide ample material for thrilling tales, there have been a number of fictional characters from Texas
At the site of an Indian village named Santa Dorota, a Spanish mission and presidio were first established at present-day Goliad in 1749. Known as
Galveston Island on the Gulf coast of Texas was occupied by Karankawa Indians when it was first discovered by Europeans. It was not until the
