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San Antonio celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2018. The history of the city — and of Texas — comes to life in the artwork, manuscripts and maps of a library that has recently found a new home.
How Big Was the Republic of Texas? A Writer Took a Two-Week Road Trip to See for Himself. Jack Woodville London and his friends traveled across six modern-day states, planting the Lone Star flag ...
According to the White House, there are 818 bridges and more than 19,400 miles of highway in “poor condition” in Texas.
Fifty years ago, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas still held the custodianship of the Alamo that had been given to them by a 1905 act. The organization hired employees, kept the grounds ...
Daughters of Republic of Texas mark new historic site in San Augustine Members also honored a Real Daughter of the Republic, Mollie Sharp, on her 152nd birthday. She lived to be 98 years old.
A bill by Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, would authorize a memorial to the Republic of Texas' legation sites in Washington. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)(Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images ...
The new Republic of Texas History Center, a 14,000-square-foot, L-shaped building, houses a family research center open by appointment for genealogical studies.
From 1842 until 1845, when Texas became a state, this is where the Republic of Texas did business in England and across from St. James Palace. Click through to see photos of amazing vintage Texas ...
May 13—The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT), one of the state's oldest heritage organizations, will host its 134th Annual Convention from May 15 to 17 at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and ...