Retired professor Stephen L. Hardin has written two standard books of Texas history, one about the revolution, another about ...

The purpose of the parade is to honor the defenders of the Alamo and Goliad and to commemorate the victory at the Battle of San Jacinto that gained Texas its independence.

The 134th Battle of Flowers parade is Friday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m. The parade honors the heroic spirit of the patriots of the Alamo and commemorates the victory of San Jacinto. This year's theme is ...

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“The Battle of Flowers Parade was held in commemoration of the Battle of San Jacinto and Texas independence,” said ... a type of traditional paper flag that literally translates to “shredded paper.” ...

The Battle of the Flowers parade was started in 1891 to honor the battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto, decisive moments in the Texas Revolution, in which Texian colonists rebelled against Mexican ...

One hundred and eighty-nine years ago Monday, the Texian Army routed Mexican Gen. Santa Anna’s forces during an 18 minute battle at San Jacinto, bringing an end to approximately six months of fighting ...

remember Goliad” at the Battle of San Jacinto, the latter fueled an equal portion of the vengeance they took on the prairie between the two rivers that day. The men of Goliad entered the Texas heroes ...

Also on this date: In 1836, an army of Texans, led by Sam Houston, defeated the Mexican Army, led by Antonio López de Santa Anna, in the Battle of San Jacinto, the final battle of the Texas ...

NACOGDOCHES — The Stone Fort Chapter of Daughters of Republic of Texas invites the community to commemorate San Jacinto Day Monday at the historic Oak Grove Cemetery. The 10 a.m. ceremony will ...