Happy Texas Independence Day

[WaterWayne]

And how many of you know that March 2 is also Sam Houston's birthday? He's the most versatile leader in American history. In appr. chronological order: commanding officer (adjutant general) of a state militia (Tennessee -- after having enlisted as a private); U.S. congressman (Tennessee); state governor of TWO states (Tennessee and Texas); Cherokee tribal envoy to Washington; commanding general (Texas Army); president of a nation (twice -- Republic of Texas); state legislator (Texas); U.S. senator (Texas). He was also an attorney and a blacksmith. But I'm not sure that when the Texians signed the Declaration of Independence on this date in 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos (near present-day Navasota), that they really intended to make it a birthday present for ol' Sam.

 

[ScubaTexan]

And how many of you know that March 2 is also Sam Houston's birthday?

As a graduate of Sam Houston High School here in Arlington, yes, I did know that. In fact, our alumni association is hosting our third annual Sam Houston birthday celebration/Spring Fling Saturday night. Should be a lot of fun.

 

[Firegoddess]

There are two kinds of people in the world -- those that are Texans and those that wish they were...

Texas born and bred, and proud of it! Happy Independence Day, y'all!

 

[Scubafast]

come this weekend Mar. 4-5 for free activities at the Washington on the Brazos State Historical Area. Check www.birthplaceoftexas.com for more details.

 

[Mack Diver]

:rofl2:​

The Texicans had already drunk up the liquor, so all was left at the high rises were high prices

I find I tend to sprint past them myself, unless traveling on the companies card.

They probably comandeered a couple of the dining barges to cross the ditch, er river.

Mack

 

[ScubaTexan]

Washington on the Brazos 1836 Four days later we lose the Alamo

I figure if they keep showing The Alamo on TV over and over again, sooner or later, we're bound to win... :laughing: