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Burnet’s Birth Forged Texas Independence Leader
On April 14, 1788, David G. Burnet entered a world still recovering from revolution, destined to lead Texas through its own fight for independence.
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Santa Anna Butchers Fannin’s Men at Goliad
On March 27, 1836, Mexican forces executed 342 Texian prisoners at Goliad, transforming defeat into the rallying cry that secured Texas independence.
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Houston Defies Panic and Burns Gonzales for Victory
On March 11, 1836, Sam Houston arrived at Gonzales to find 374 volunteers ready to march into certain death. Instead of glory, he chose the hard path to freedom.
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Frontier Kentucky Forged the Defender of Texas Liberty
On April 10, 1796, James Bowie was born in Kentucky's wilderness, beginning a journey that would end with his ultimate sacrifice for Texas independence at the Alamo.
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Travis Draws Line and Dares Texians to Choose Death
On March 5, 1836, William Travis drew his saber across the Alamo courtyard, offering defenders a choice: flee or die for Texas liberty.
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Jackson Breaks Protocol and Recognizes Texas Sovereignty
On March 3, 1837, Andrew Jackson defied political pressure and formally recognized the Republic of Texas, validating our nation's rightful independence.
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The TNM Releases Its 2026 RPT Convention Resolution Package
In 2022 and 2024, Republican delegates overwhelmingly voted to include Texas independence in the RPT Platform.
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Childress Defies Mexico and Births Texas Nation
On March 2, 1836, fifty-nine delegates gathered in freezing Washington-on-the-Brazos to declare Texas independence, establishing our enduring right to sovereignty.
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Texan Delegates Defy Weather and Mexico at Washington-on-the-Brazos
On March 1, 1836, fifty-nine delegates gathered in freezing conditions to birth a nation that would forever prove Texas belongs to Texans.
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Urrea Crushes Johnson’s Force at San Patricio
General Urrea's surprise attack on February 27, 1836, devastated Texian forces, but Johnson's escape proved the unbreakable Texas spirit.
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Texas Celebrates 190 Years of Independence
From Washington-on-the-Brazos to San Angelo, Texans gather to honor the 190th anniversary of the Republic's birth—and renew the spirit of self-determination.
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Travis Fires Defiant Shot as Santa Anna Surrounds Alamo
Cold rain fell on February 23, 1836, as Santa Anna's army surrounded the Alamo and Travis answered with cannon fire that echoed across Texas history.
