February 23: The Mexican Army of Operations under Santa Anna ... September: Texans approve their new Constitution of the Republic of Texas. Sam Houston is elected president.

The Battle of San Jacinto, fought on April 21, 1836, was a pivotal moment in Texas history. Led by General Sam Houston, a determined Texan army of less than 1000 men launched a surprise attack on ...

In 1842 Seguín had warned both the San Antonio City Council and the Republic of Texas government that a Mexican attack ... of cavalry in the Army of the People under Sam Houston in late 1835.

The story involves Houston’s proud namesake, growing pains in the fledgling Texas Republic and a “war ... was at risk of incursions by the Mexican army and Native American forces along ...

Mineola, authored a resolution to make the cannon the official state gun of Texas. On April 10, the resolution passed the ...

The Sam Houston Memorial Museum and Republic of Texas Presidential Library in Huntsville provides a unique and in-depth look at the Texas hero and the Republic of Texas executive office.