San Antonio Express and News staff writer Jerry Deal ran a story about Laredo, Texas. This is an excerpt: “… the friendly ...

Victory — and True Independence The Texas Revolution ended quickly -- in victory. By April 21, 1836, Houston's army ... the republic's first official flag of azure blue with a central golden ...

The only portions of the 1836 compound that remain are the ... It is clear that Travis was fighting for Texas independence. "Under the flag of independence, we are ready to peril our lives a ...

Another gift given by Carthage was “the flag of the Lone Star ... while Saturday's ceremony will commemorate Texas gaining independence from Mexico on March 2 1836. Town Mayor Philip Leason ...