The region has been a Democratic stronghold since Texas became a state in 1836. The majority of residents and voters in south ...

Lamar volunteered for the Texas army immediately, initially serving as a private. As the Mexican Army approached San Jacinto in April 1836, Lamar led a daring raid to rescue to fellow Texas ...

1836 Republic Bar and Grill, a Texas-themed restaurant opened its doors in Cane Island in November. (Courtesy 1836 Republic ...

Victory — and True Independence The Texas Revolution ended quickly -- in victory. By April 21, 1836, Houston's army defeated the Mexicans and captured Santa Anna at San Jacinto. On May 14 ...

1836 Texas Kitchen is at 2467 Crow Road in the West Village Shopping Center off of Old Jacksonville Highway in Tyler. The Villapuduas plan a soft opening for in the next two weeks. Plans for a ...

Author of the award-winning Texian Iliad: A Military History of the Texas Revolution, 1835-1836 (University of Texas Press, 1994), Prof. Hardin has served as a historical advisor for television ...