On this day 190 years ago, a small band of patriots defiantly stood against the Mexican Army at the Battle of the Alamo—one of the most legendary displays ...

SAN ANTONIO – History enthusiasts, families, and community members are invited to visit the Alamo to remember the renowned 1836 battle. From February 23 through March 6, various events meant to ...

In 1842, following Mexican Gen. Adrian Woll’s invasion of San Antonio, Texas Gen. Edward Burleson is quoted as saying, “Thermopylae had her messenger of defeat; the Alamo had none.” Burleson was ...

In the Texan War for Independence, Texas militia, led by General Sam Houston, launched a surprise attack on this day in history, 1836, against the forces of Mexican General Santa Anna on the banks of ...

Of the 23 cannons used in the Battle of the Alamo, this one is the 11th in the Alamo's possession.

Many myths and misconceptions surround the storied Battle of the Alamo. Over time, paintings, newspaper articles, movies and television have portrayed the 1836 battle in ways that have been questioned ...

SAN ANTONIO — Many consider them the "Big 3" of The Alamo: Jim Bowie, William B. Travis and David "Davy" Crockett. But fighting alongside them during the battle were nearly 200 more men. For Hispanic ...

On March 2nd, 1836, settlers in Mexican Texas adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence, creating the Republic of Texas. They just had to win the war they had been fighting to make the declaration ...

Dan Patrick is the lieutenant governor of Texas. I was incredibly disappointed with former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg's attack on Republicans for the recent removal of Kate Rogers as president ...

I disagree with your editorial and, surprisingly for me, agree with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s commentary, “The 1836 battle is the focus of the Alamo story,” which was published on the same page. The ...