[humblegunner]

Oh, and happy San Jacinto day.. when Texas won independence
from Mexico as its own sovereign republic. True story.

We did it before, we'll do it again.

[humblegunner]

Why.. 1/3 of the United States was won that day.. in 18 minutes.

Hmmmm.

[houeto]

Just a few months ago I took my Mississippi bride there. I had her read the inscriptions on all four sides of the monument. Then I paid the small fee to have the elevator operator carry us up to the Observation Deck. That trip has instilled in her a brand new appreciation for The State of Texas and how it came to be.

I can't wait till I am able to carry her up I-45 North to see the statue of Sam Houston!

shhhh.....she doesn't know about that yet!

[uncommonsense]

Don't mess with Texas!

The Battle of San Jacinto

About 3:30 in the afternoon, during the Mexican siesta period, Houston distributed his troops in battle array, bracketing the line with the "Twin Sisters" cannon. Shielded by trees and a rise in the terrain, the Texans were able to advance with some security. Then with the cries "Remember the Alamo" and "Remember La Bahia" or "Remember Goliad" ringing along their lines, the Texans swooped down on the dismayed Mexican army, pursuing and butchering them long after the battle itself had ended.

630 Mexicans were killed and 730 taken prisoner. Texans lost only 9 killed or mortally wounded; thirty were less seriously wounded. Among the latter was General Houston, whose ankle was shattered.