March 2 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1836, Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. In 1899, President William McKinley signed legislation establishing Mount Rainier National Park in ...

Here’s what really happened. Long before Texas declared its independence in 1836, it was a region of Mexico controlled by Spain. During this time, Texas was comprised of Mexican-born residents ...

The Texas Revolution began in October 1835, exactly five months before independence was declared, with the battle of Gonzales. The Battle of Gonzales is most remembered for Mexico’s attempt to ...

On Sunday, March 2, we celebrate Texas Independence Day, the date Texas formally declared its independence from Mexico 189 years ago. The history of our state and the heritage that has been passed to ...

In 1836, 59 delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, declaring independence from Mexico, creating the Republic of Texas. You can celebrate the 188th anniversary of Texas ...

The independent Republic of Texas established its independence ... which was declared on May 13, 1846. The mostly-volunteer U.S. military secured control of Mexico after a series of battles ...