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True Texas History is a site committed to bringing you the true history of Texas without the distort A people and their culture are shaped by their history.
It is often said that Texas history is "a whole other country." If you have ever wondered why Texans are so proud of their State, then this page and book will explain it to you. The author does not shy away from the sometimes painful and sad events in Texas' past, and he includes many interesting facts, insights and connections in his book--facts that people outside of Texas might not know, and so
09/19/2024
On this day in the history of our Texas homeland, September 19, 1863, many Texans fought at the Battle of Chickamauga in Georgia. In the intense fighting Texas commander General James Deschler was killed and John Bell Hood lost a leg.
Texans fight at Chickamauga Find out what happened on this day in Texas history with this free service from the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)
09/18/2024
On this day in the history of our Texas homeland, September 18, 1842, our forces under Mathew Caldwell and Jack Hayes attacked the invading Mexican forces and forced them to end their invasion in the Battle of Salado.
The Battle of the Salado Historical Marker Decisive in Texas history, was fought here, September 18, 1842. (A historical marker located in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas.)
08/19/2024
On this day in the history of our Texas homeland, August 19, 1895, John Wesley Hardin is killed outside a saloon in El Paso by John Selman.
John Selman kills John Wesley Hardin Find out what happened on this day in Texas history with this free service from the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)
08/17/2024
On this day in the history of our Texas homeland, August 17, 1899, the notorious outlaw, Black Jack Ketchum was captured.
Train Robber – Black Jack Ketchum – Legends of America Thomas Edward 'Black Jack' Ketchum was the leader of the Ketchum gang of train robbers, and the only person in New Mexico hanged for train robbery.
08/15/2024
On this day in the history of our Texas homeland, August 15, 1836, Sam Houston is nominated for President of Texas. Rather than proclaim himself President or let the army do it, Houston wanted freedom for Texas and took the position of allowing the election process proceed in a fair and unbiased manner.
Philip Sublett nominates Sam Houston for president of the Republic of Texas Find out what happened on this day in Texas history with this free service from the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)
08/08/2024
On this day in the history of our Texas homeland, August 8, 1915, Mexican bandits attacked the Norias division of the King Ranch. At dusk, the raiders opened fire launching a two-hour gun battle.The raiders eventually left in this seminal event in what was known as the Bandit Wars.
Norias Ranch Raid The Handbook of Texas is your number one authoritative source for Texas history. Read this entry and thousands more like it on our site.
08/07/2024
On this day in the history of our Texas homeland, August 7, 1954, Johnny Cash married Texas native Vivian Liberto. The two met at a roller rink while Johnny was stationed in Texas.
Johnny Cash’s First Wife Was Vivian Liberto. A Documentary Finally Tells Her Story “It’s also quite a slap in the face that the film ‘Walk the Line’ is titled ‘Walk the Line,’ because the truth of the matter is that that song, his first number one hit, was written for…
08/05/2024
On this day in the history of our Texas homeland, August 5, 1830, the Mexican legislature continues discussing proposals by Teran on ways of reducing immigration into Mexico.
Exploros | Law of April 6, 1830 Exploros, The Spanish and Mexican Eras | Colonizing Texas, 1821 - 1831, Colonizing Texas, 1821-1831, Law of April 6, 1830
08/02/2024
On this day in the history of our Texas homeland, August 2, 1832, Texian and Mexican forces clashed in the Battle of Nacogdoches.
Battle of Nacogdoches Historical Marker .d One of the opening actions of the Texas War for Independence, this battle occurred soon after settlers drove out the Mexican garrisons at Anahuac and Velasco. (A historical marker located in Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas.)
07/29/2024
On this day in the history of our Texas homeland, July 29, 1926, the preacher J. Frank Norris was indicted on charges of murder. He had been speaking out on many issues and sins that upset people in this early form of
Fire-breathing preacher indicted for murder Find out what happened on this day in Texas history with this free service from the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)
07/25/2024
On this day in the history of our nation, July 25, 1861, Texas troops under Baylor took the took of Mesilla in the New Mexico Territory and repulsed a Union attack on their position in the First Battle of Mesilla.
Mesilla, Battle Of The Handbook of Texas is your number one authoritative source for Texas history. Read this entry and thousands more like it on our site.
07/24/2024
On this day in the history of our Texas homeland, July 24, 1888, the city of Kyle was founded. The town is named for Fergus Kyle, a proud veteran of the 8th Texas Cavalry, also known as Terry's Texas Rangers. He was known for wearing his uniform long after the war ended. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/kyle-fergus
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