The Republic of Texas holds a unique place in American history as a short-lived independent nation. In this special four-part blog post series, I will be diving into the intriguing world of the ...

BASTROP — At least this town made it to the finals. In 1839, Bastrop was the runner-up in an extraordinary decision to become the capital of the Republic of Texas. After ruling out several other ...

Are we talking about Texans who have been influential in the course of Texas history or Texans who have been influential in ...

When is Texas Independence Day, and what exactly does it celebrate? Saddle up for a quick history lesson. The adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836 marked a turning point ...

The story of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas begins on the afternoon of Nov. 6, 1891. A group of about 20 women congregated under a common goal to perpetuate the memory of those who lived in ...

In late February, Texans bedecked in red, white and blue were celebrating the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence at the very place where, in March 1836, it all happened. The event at the ...