History aficionados will be intrigued by the San Jacinto Battleground. The State Historic Site is where an important, if not the most important, battle for Texas' independence took place in 1836.

The San Jacinto Monument—the tallest monument column in the world—is about to undergo a "transformative" $142-million upgrade after the Texas legislature kicked in the funds. The project ...

On the front page of that Sunday edition of the Houston Chronicle were stories about a violent tornado that killed 15 people in the Florida Panhandle and of a multi-vehicle crash that left four ...

After relentless fighting with Mexican forces, Texas soldiers secured the colony's independence with their victory in the ...

The Astrodome is arguably one of the most photographed landmarks in Texas. Right up there with the Alamo, the San Jacinto Monument, the Texas Capitol and maybe even Galveston's seawall.

The San Jacinto Monument is known for its towering stone obelisk. Standing 567.31 feet high (172.92-meters) and topped with a ...

Texans and history enthusiasts are invited to attend the official San Jacinto Day Ceremony marking the 189th anniversary of ...