"First by the pen and then by the sword, brave Texans fought for their independence from a tyrannical ... rallying cry Texan forces under General Sam Houston. Houston raised an army and defeated ...

To celebrate Texas Independence Day on March 2 ... (2004 File Photo / The Dallas Morning News) In a surprise attack, Sam Houston’s troops were able to surround and defeat the Mexican army ...

After several battles and massacres, Sam Houston was named commander-in ... anniversary with an inaugural event on March 2, 2025, Texas Independence Day. Fort Worth rockers Toadies, Austin's ...

“I’m excited to celebrate the 189th anniversary of Texas independence,” he said. “… What happened here 189 years ago changed the world.” Failor then read Sam Houston’s proclamation ...

The Alamo, where the defeat of Texas revolutionaries by Mexican forces inspired an iconic battle cry, marks its 189th ...