Hardly noticed by the politically-correct news media nowadays (don’t want to make the Hispanics mad, etc.), this anniversary of the Texian victory over the Mexican army of dictator Santa Anna, and his capture, still resonates with lovers of Texas history.
After all, as they say, “the modern destiny of Texas began” 174 years ago today. Meanwhile, part of the old battleground, ever crowded by the Houston Ship Channel and the petrochemical industry, is being threatened by development.
THE TEXAS SCRIBBLER 