Mar. 2: Texas Independence Day!

[Texas Star]

Today in 1836, the Republic of Texas declared independence from Mexico. I thought that someone would have posted about this by now.

We had a revolution here, and some lives were lost on both sides, with a new nation rising. Today, the liberal media and academia don't say much about this, lest they upset certain elements.

But please pause and remember the patriots who risked all that we might live free.

BTW, one of the actions by Mexico that set off the revolution was a plan to confiscate the colonists' guns!

 

[kwselke]

I cannot let this post drop off the radar without a reply. My Great great grandfather Selke did not arrive in Indianola, TX until 1845. Texas Independence Day, the Battle of the Alamo, and The Battle of San Jacinto (April 21, 1836) had all happened before any of my kin arrived here, so I may not be the best spokesman.

Although the Declaration of Independence signed at Washington on the Brazos on this day in 1836 set the stage for the future Republic, the events in Goliad, San Antonio (Alamo), the Runaway Scrape, and the final battle at San Jacinto tell the true story of what Texans are about.

Texas is a special place, inhabited by amazing people. As I remember when I was a child, San Jacinto Day was a school holiday. I'll reserve my grand celbration for Texas until San Jacinto Day.

 

[Xfuzz]

13 Days to Glory...

 

[TACC1]

Texas is one of the states I would consider for relocation.
The attitude of the politicians, and their constituents, reflects
the way I think. Other states should follow the Texas example.
JMHO, TACC1.

 

[pawncop]

Happy Birthday to us!

 

[MKT]

Well Sir, I didn't forget but was away from the computer a few days.

Thanks for reminding all the rest.

 

[williamlayton]

Well, boys, April is not here yet but the runaway scrape has begun.
Ya'll get a good map --- it was a wild and maddening ride.
Learn the geography of this Gulf Coast plains---the arrogance of Satana--and the desparation of Texas.
I walked out the front door just now and viewed the lights from the San Jacinto monument about two miles as the crow flies.
You can hardly see them anymore for all the lights from the ship channel--but if you know what you are looking for it is there.
Blessings