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Bridges: From Kentucky, Ben Milam was an early hero in Texas revolution
Amarillo Globe-News via Yahoo News· 3 months agoBen Milam was an average man who traveled the early frontier. But the course of events would place...
Part 1: James Fannin built business, had fighting spirit ahead of Texas Revolution
Amarillo Globe-News via Yahoo News· 6 months agoSome men live only a short life, but one moment can be remembered for generations. James Fannin was...
Bridges history column: Navarro family played key role in Texas' formative years
Amarillo Globe-News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe Navarro Family played an important role in the early, formative years of Texas. Angel Navarro...
#TBT: Sam Houston called this pioneer South Texas woman 'Mother of Texas'
Corpus Christi Caller-Times via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMargaret Wright, one of the early Anglo settlers in South Texas, lived an interesting life. While...
Should Mexico and Texas exchange captured battle flags? A Georgetown man's 60-year quest
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 5 months agoGEORGETOWN — History buff Jerry Stephens hopes to deepen the friendship between Texas and Mexico by...
Bridges history column: Other side of the Texas Revolution - Santa Anna
Amarillo Globe-News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoHe was one of the last presidents of Mexico to rule over Texas and always portrayed as one of the...
Part 2: For James Fannin, Texas independence came at heavy price
Amarillo Globe-News via Yahoo News· 6 months agoJames Walker Fannin, Jr., had arrived in Texas only in 1834. The 30-year-old planter brought his...
Bridges: William Travis faced highs and lows in his life before the Alamo
Amarillo Globe-News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWilliam Barret Travis is perhaps one of the most memorable figures from the Texas Revolution and the...
Texas history column: Family lineage led Bache to have impact on Texas independence
Amarillo Globe-News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWhen the United States became independent in 1776, Texas was far from the scene. However, one of the...
The 1836: 11 years celebrating Texas independence
Palestine Herald-Press, Texas via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 18—Their slogan reads "As Texas as it gets!" and they aren't exaggerating in the slightest. The 1836 event will mark its 11th year of celebrating the history of Texas Independence this ...