Long before the Alamo made heroes of Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett and spawned the well-known battle cry, José Antonio Navarro and a group of Tejanos — Mexicans of Texas who had lived there for ...

SAN ANTONIO – History enthusiasts, families, and community members are invited to visit the Alamo to remember the renowned 1836 battle. From February 23 through March 6, various events meant to ...

A reading of first-hand accounts of early morning violence and chaos. Musket fire. Wreaths placed in front of the mission-era church. The Alamo marked Wednesday’s anniversary of the battle that made ...

SAN ANTONIO — Updated plans for a 100,000-square-foot Alamo museum feature a two-story gallery highlighting the 1836 battle and free public access to lobby exhibits on the west wall and other historic ...

In 1836, a small band of Texan rebels made their last stand inside a mission fortress against the might of the Mexican army. The Battle of the Alamo became one of the most defining moments in American ...

In the Texan War for Independence, Texas militia, led by General Sam Houston, launched a surprise attack on this day in history, 1836, against the forces of Mexican General Santa Anna on the banks of ...

San Antonio is embarking on a $550 million project to restore the historic Alamo, but some critics have concerns about how slavery will be portrayed in the changes. Updates to the Spanish mission, ...