Austin has been the capital of Texas since 1839, but did you know a brief ‘war’ nearly made Houston the seat of power in the Lone Star State?

It took just 90 minutes for history to be made on March 6, 1836, when the Mexican army of Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna ...

Texans fans will have a free opportunity downtown to catch this weekend's game on a big screen, along with some special guests!

Texas, known as the Lone Star State, offers a unique blend of national and state-specific holidays. Understanding these dates ...

the Houston 1836 logo will be a symbol of a hard-working team that reflects the pride, loyalty, heritage, bravery and ... the wildcatter, go-get-'em attitude of Houstonians and all of Texas." ...

The vote suggested that a period of political warfare between G.O.P. factions would continue to shape lawmaking in the state.

one of the 23 Mexican administrative divisions of Texas at the time of its independence in 1836. That division used to be known as Villa de San Fernando de Béxar, the first civil government ...

Once a Franciscan mission, it was here that 189 Texans fought and lost their lives in 1836 during a 13-day siege by Mexican ruler, President Antonio López de Santa Anna. The fight sparked Texas ...

When Texas became a Republic in 1836 after the Texas Revolution, it did not end the armed struggles within its borders.

One by one, they’ve been lapped up by wildfires that have repeatedly charred the land his great-great-great-grandfather received in 1836 for his service in the Army of the Republic of Texas.