Remembering the Alamo and Texas Independence Day
The piece honors the Alamo defenders led by Colonel Travis and the siege's role in Texas independence. It recalls the 24 hour bombardment, the call for aid, and the rally to remember those who sacrificed for liberty and the Republic of Texas on March 2 1836.
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Texas
William Barret Travis
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
Houston
Travis
Alamo
Santa Anna
San Antonio
Washington-on-the-Brazos
Republic of Texas
Lone Star State
Today in History March 2 2014記念項目要約
Highlights include Sam Houston born near Lexington Virginia in 1793 and Texas declaring independence from Mexico in 1836 On this date 1861 Texas admitted to the Confederacy 1877 Hayes proclaimed winner of 1876 election 1917 Jones Shafroth Act grants U S citizenship to Puerto Ricans 1939 Massachusetts ratifies Bill of Rights Casablanca wins Oscars Wilt Chamberlain 100 points 1962 Pioneer 10 Jupiter flyby 1972. Thought for Today Dr Seuss born 1904 died 1991.
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Republic of Texas
Sam Houston
Lexington
Mexico
Texas
Rutherford B. Hayes
Samuel J. Tilden
Tilden
U.S
Woodrow Wilson
Massachusetts
Georgia
Connecticut
John Ford
Claire Trevor
John Wayne
New York
Los Angeles
Jennifer Jones
Bernadette
Paul Lukas
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
New York Knicks
NBA
United States
Jupiter
Barack Obama
Barney Webber 95 Encourager Remembered in Baytown
Wanda Orton honors Barney Webber a longtime Baytown historian and former newspaper carrier who died at 95. The Goose Creek era Baytown Sun figure shared local stories from schools churches to industry, taught Spanish, led church choirs, served in World War II, and used the GI bill for Baylor University degrees.
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Barney Webber
Barney
Baytown
Old Baytown
J.J. Sheffield
Michigan Street
Sheffield
Matherne
Tri-Cities Moon
Bob Matherne
the Sun
Goose Creek
Webber
Virginia
Paul
Robert E. Lee
Apostle Barnabas
Barbara Bowes memory and a quirky newsroom tale
Jim Finley recalls Barbara Bowes a long time aide in the Jack Fields district office. He shares memories from 1977 1992 and 2006 highlighting Barbara sharp humor toughness and a moment with Gov. George W. Bush at Montgomery County College events.
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Jay Leno
Jack Fields
Jack
Barbara Bowes
Obama
Barbara
Congressional
Mace
the Sun
Jim Kyle
Bill
Billy
Suzie
Tommy
Nancy Jones
Houston
Federal Building
Clint Eastwood
Margie
Horace Mann Middle School
Lou Ann Barth
George W. Bush
Montgomery County College
Montgomery County
Gov. Bush
Dan Shelley
Crosby
Bush
George W
Butts
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April Jones
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Wanda
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Harry Reid
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