On April 21, 1836, the final battle between Texan and Mexican soldiers took place along the San Jacinto River in what is now La Porte and Deer Park. Lasting just 18 minutes, the Texian army ...

Hundreds of civilians are believed to have died while fleeing east to Louisiana during the Texas Revolution 189 years ago.

“With this investment, we are not only preserving Texas history but also enhancing how we share the story of the Battle of San Jacinto with ... as it was in 1836, according to the release.

History aficionados will be intrigued by the San Jacinto Battleground. The State Historic Site is where an important, if not the most important, battle for Texas' independence took place in 1836.

The San Jacinto Monument—the tallest monument column in the world—is about to undergo a "transformative" $142-million upgrade after the Texas legislature kicked in the funds. The project, which ...

Texas was a contested territory, and by 1836 the Alamo had become a military ... the Texans defeated Mexican forces at the Battle of San Jacinto, capturing Santa Anna and forcing the withdrawal ...

Texas has every right to be proud of its wonderful history and heritage. Raise a glass of Texas wine to toast Texas Independence Day. We Texans have right to be proud of our State! Long live the State ...

Texas blooms with the “Spirit of Freedom”, linked to memories of the glorious path to victory at San Jacinto on April 21st, ...

as well as detailing the Battle of San Jacinto (April 21, 1836) where General Sam Houston's rag-tag army of Texans took on and defeated Santa Anna's army which led to the Independence of Texas.

"This expansion marks a transformative moment for the San Jacinto ... was in 1836, the news release said. New, interactive displays which will guide visitors through the 18-minute battle that ...