Texas History

The story of Gregorio Cortez

He was considered a hero by the Mexican people; to the Anglos, he was the "sheriff killer" and needed to be hanged. In the summer of 1901, Gregorio Cortez killed two sheriffs in south Texas and became one of the most hunted fugitives in the history of the Lone Star State.

Remembering Adina De Zavala

I'm not sure if some citizens of Texas realize just how much they owe to a handful of ladies who saved from ruin, our most precious historic structure, the Alamo.

Part 3: Notable Events in our History…

With the anniversary of the “first shots of the Texas Revolution” now days away, having occurred just down the road in Gonzales starting on Oct.

Part 2: Notable events in our history…

With the anniversary of the “first shots of the Texas Revolution” now just days away, having occurred just down the road in Gonzales starting on Oct.

Part 1: Notable events in our history...

Gen. Santa Anna, dressed in his underling's uniform, is brought before Sam Houston, who is sprawled out beneath a tree as doctors work on him to patch up a broken leg he sustained during the battle.