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20 Forgotten Battles That Shaped American Borders

The Day Texas Became Free: Battle of San Jacinto (1836) Picture this: nearly 900 Mexican soldiers facing down 900 Texan revolutionaries on a muggy April afternoon, but only one side knew a battle was about to begin. The Battle of the Alamo in 1836 resulted in a crushing defeat by the superior forces of Mexican General Santa Anna, fueling a desire for revenge and the battle cry, “Remember the Alamo.” The war ended with the defeat of the Mexican army at the Battle of San Jacinto in 1936 and the creation of the Republic of Texas. What made San Jacinto extraordinary wasn’t just its speed—the entire battle lasted 18 minutes—but its aftermath that fundamentally altered North American geography. The defeat of Santa Anna’s forces didn’t just win Texas independence; it set the stage for the massive territorial expansion that would follow. Sam Houston’s tactical brilliance in catching the Mexican army during their siesta created a domino effect that would eventually lead to the Mexican-American War and the acquisition of the entire American Southwest. The battle cry of “Remember the Alamo!” echoed far beyond that fateful day, becoming the rallying call that would reshape a continent.

Texas · 12d
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mySanAntonio.com

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Well-known movie channel snubs tiny Texas town over holiday contest

The small, cozy town was snubbed just days after the release of a wild trailer for Bravo's new reality series.

Boerne, TX · 15d
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Texas terror: Rounding up the horror movie classics with ties to the Lone Star State

This month, Texas Standard has been exploring horror movies with ties to the Lone Star State with our friends at Fangoria. Turns out there’s many — from an infamous little film made in El Paso, to a version of Camp Crystal Lake that was actually here in Texas.

Texas · 11d
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Dan Rather turns 95 this week: 'Here is my message to every eligible voter'

AUSTIN — As he turns 95 this week, Texas native Dan Rather is urging eligible voters to cast ballots in the midterm election in a Facebook post, regardless of their political affiliation. Here is my message to every eligible voter, whatever your political affiliation: If this worn and battered...

Austin, TX · 13d
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We Are Midland/Odessa

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What Kind Of Exotic Animals Can You Own In Texas? Here's A List

For me, I'll stick with my Toy Yorkie and my Boxer pup.

Texas · 13d

MyRGV.com

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Dia de los Muertos awakens memories of dearly departed throughout RGV

EDINBURG — Dia de los Muertos can have different meanings to those who celebrate. The post Dia de los Muertos awakens memories of dearly departed throughout RGV appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Texas · 11d

People

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14 Chilling Horror Movies Based on Real-Life Stories

As if these movies weren’t scary enough, the plots are based on things that happened to people just like you

Texas · 14d

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Texas star Pat Green to release rare live album recorded in Luckenbach

Fort Worth-based country singer Pat Green has become only the second musician in history to record an album in Luckenbach Dancehall, one of Texas' most legendary venues. The finished album will go on sale Friday, November 13, according to a release. Live from the Center of the Known Universe: Luckenbach...

Austin, TX · 13d

101.5 KNUE

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Texas Once Staged a Train Crash for Entertainment. It Went Horribly Wrong.

The railroad built a temporary Texas town, painted two locomotives bright red and green, and invited thousands to watch them collide. The plan didn't go quite as expected.

Texas · 15d

WFAA

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KAYAT: Korean American Youth Artists of Texas- celebrating culture and building community connections

Texas · 11d

San Antonio Current

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Texas filmmaker explores fascination with true-crime podcasts in horror flick Marrow

The movie, which debuts next week, is about a podcaster who invites her own stalker onto her show — even though he may be a serial killer. The post Texas filmmaker explores fascination with true-crime podcasts in horror flick Marrow appeared first on San Antonio Current .

Texas · 12d

Mix 97.9 FM

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What Kind Of Exotic Animals Can You Own In Texas? Here's A List

For me, I'll stick with my Toy Yorkie and my Boxer pup.

Texas · 13d

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Unearthing Texas’ next great golf destination

MOUNT ENTERPRISE, Texas — Wild Spring Dunes isn’t a golf resort — yet. “Yet” is the operative word. With the September grand opening of its new Tom Doak course, Wild Spring Dunes is well on its way to challenging the two Omni golf properties — the 72-hole Barton Creek and 36-hole PGA Frisco — as Texas’ top golf resort. All it needs is time.

Texas · 16d

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New exhibits on display at Texas Quilt Museum

Three exhibits at the Texas Quilt Museum showcase the diversity and history of the art form and are sure to prove popular. They are Christmas in Texas, American Quilt Study Group Presents: Quiltmakers and Designers 1945-1979, and Tobacco Silks Reimagined. They will be on display through December 19. In Gallery...

Texas · 13d

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Van Life in Texas: Finding Safe Overnight Spots

Where to park, camp, and work as a digital nomad. Texas looks perfect for van life on paper. Huge open roads, mild winters, and a coastline, desert, and Hill Country all in one state. Then reality hits. You need a legal place to sleep, a signal strong enough for a 9 a.m. call, and a plan for 105-degree afternoons.

Texas · 13d

The Hill

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Female Texas high schooler cast as male lead in ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ files Title IX suit after show canceled

The Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD) in Texas was hit with a Title IX lawsuit this week after it canceled its production of “Little Shop of Horrors” when a female student was cast to play the male lead.   Student Ana Mota, who was cast as Seymour, sued her school for the cancellation, arguing it amounted to illegal…

Grand Prairie, TX · 14d

The Dallas Morning News

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Hard topics, closed books: Banned authors challenge North Texas school restrictions

As Texas leads the nation in school book restrictions, Candace Fleming and Susin Nielsen argue that difficult stories help young readers understand grief, peer pressure and the world around them.

Texas · 13d

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Educators discuss Long Game documentary, Midterm elections

MCALLEN, Texas - The Rio Grande Valley chapter of the American Federation of Teachers hosted a screening of The Long Game at the Cine El Rey theater in McAllen on October 26, 2026. The Long Game is an investigative documentary tracing the origins of the Texas education privatization movement from...

Mcallen, TX · 13d

mySanAntonio.com

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From layoffs to departures: Biggest Austin TV station shakeups

Reporters have announced big career pivots.

Texas · 16d