Situated near the confluence of two running creeks--the Banita on the west and the LaNana on the east--and their convergence on th Angelina River, Nacogdoches has been the site of village life for about two centuries. The Caddo Indians established a ceremonial and governmental center on the site soon after 500 A. D. Thereafter, a permanent European settlement was founded on the spot in 1779 by a contingent of Spanish colonials under the leadership of Antonio Gil Y'Barbo that slowly grew into a frontier outpost and a "gateway" to the interior of the Spanish province of Texas. Throughout much of the 18th Century, a Spanish Catholic mission under the direction of the Francisans and a Spanish presidio (later a Mexican garrison that did not depart until 1835) were maintained in or near Nacogdoches. The pueblo of Nacogdoches became the center of government for the Spanish Municipality (later Department) of Nacogdoches whose boundaries reached from the Sabine River on the east to the Trinity River on the west and from the Red River on the north to the Gulf of Mexico on the south. By the turn of the century, in 1805, a Spanish census

placed its population at 770 persons. The old pueblo continued its slow but steady growth until the second decade of the 19th Century when a series of filibustering expeditions and the threat of military retaliation virtually depopulated the

village and surrounding area, reducing its population to fewer than 100 persons. After the successful Mexican Revolution of 1821, the community began a rather rapid recovery, aided by generous land grants to all who would settle in the province including the eager land-hungry Anglo Americans waiting just east of the Sabine River. In 1834, just prior to the outbreak of the Texas Revolution, its

population had reached some 3500 with the “Anglos” already outnumbering the original Spanish colonials. Following the Texas Revolution, Nacogdoches quietly settled into the role of a rural trading center and county seat town, and not until a railroad in the form of the Houston, East and West Texas line was extended through the town in 1883 that it began to take on the characteristics of a modern Texas city. The decision of the state’s legislature to locate a state “normal school” in Nacogdoches provided another stimulus to growth, its population increasing from less than 28,000 in 1910 to more than 30,000 in 1930. The depression of the 1930's and World War II in the 1940's brought a slight downturn, but by 1950 the city and county were again growing in population , industry, and tourism. Its “quaint” brick streets and nearby lakes contributed to its appeal for tourists. In 1980, with the county’s population climbing to more than 46.000 and the city’s to some 30,000, Nacogdoches had become a center for poultry production, for education featuring Stephen F. Austin State University, and for medicine with two hospitals attracting nearly 100 physicians.

The official Publication of The Sons of The Republic of Texas

THE TEXIAN

Welcome to the Piney Woods

VOL 11, NUMBER 1 JANUARY 2008

PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGE

J. RICHARD REESE , KSJ

Our Annual Meeting is fast approaching and my term is almost at an end. Our work is not finished. Attend the Annual Meeting in Nacogdoches and vote to move SRT assets and archives into our newly chartered foundation to preserve and protect them. Also, on the agenda is the approval of our amended corporate charter to comply with the new IRS 501(c)(3) requirements. A special thanks to Will Haddock for his help with these documents. Also come to vote on your new

What’s Inside

President General’s Message 1

Janet’s Journal 2

Knight Commander’s Message 3

In And Around Texas 4, 5, 8

Proposed Bylaws 6

Annual Meeting Registration 7

New Members 9-10

In Memoriam 11

Calendar of Events 12

86th Annual meeting to be held in Nacogdoches

continued on page 2

Janet’s Journal

Executive Board who will take the new procedures and ideas that I have installed or started and will refine and implement them. These are exciting times for the SRT as many new policies and even a new Constitution and Bylaws are now in place for future generations. This was not all of my making, as many of you gave hours – even days to assist and at times prop me up and keep me working. Much was accomplished as a result of these contributions. I feel certain that these special individuals will be your leaders in the future. I am very confident that they will serve you proudly. Remember that we volunteer our time in honor of our ancestors. Without this force the SRT could not function. Support your new leaders with your time and donations and you will be proud of the SRT and your membership in it. A special thanks to Janet Hickl who always deciphered my hieroglyphics (including this) and tried to make me look organized. She was always there with good suggestions and council to make my programs and ideas work more efficiently. It has been an honor and privilege to have served you.

GOD BLESS TEXAS!

PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGE CONT.

Executive Officers

President General J. Richard Reese, KSJFirst Vice President General L. Vaughn OliverSecond Vice President General Sam F. Clark, Jr. Secretary General David Hanover,Treasurer General Tom Houston,Historian General Robert Kendall, KSJChaplain General Wesley N. Schulze, KSJExecutive Committeeman Bob Steakley,Executive Committeeman Leonard G. Cloud, KSJ, Administrative Assistant Janet Hicki

Annual Meeting will be Apr. 4-6, 2008 at the Fredonia Hotel in Nacogdoches. Cut off date is March 4, 2008. Rate is $90

Be thinking about submitting a nomination for the Educator of the Year Award to be presented at the Annual Meeting. Deadline is February 10, 2008.

Criteria for the award are available from the National office.

If you have not paid $10 for your 2008 copies of The Texian you will have to view the issues on our website.

Second Notices for 2008 dues were mailed out in January. There are some changes.

Those members that have not paid their 2008 dues are now considered delinquent. After March 31, 2008 a reinstatement fee of $50 applies along with $40 dues.Remember: All members that are active service personnel your dues are waived. Notify SRT office by email, postal service or by telephone.

Please note there are new fees. Life Membership application fees have changed. Junior Membership and Supplementary fees are now $30.

Discard any old SRT applications, brochures and application guidelines. Check the SRT website for a copy of the application or request applications from National office.

Please note that any applicants for membership in the SRT must have 3 signatures of recommending SRT members. It is not necessary if the applicant lives out of state BUT every applicant must affiliate with a chapter. This does not mean that they will have to attend meetings. 2006 Yearbooks are available for $25, which includes CD, binder and dividers.

Last call for the leather bound SRT Ancestor Book copyright 2001. There are 10 books available. If you have not bought a book to donate to your local library or museum now is the time to do so. The cost is $50.

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As we move into 2008, it has been a fast and eventful time since the last Annual Meeting. The Knights were well

represented at the Texian Navy Day at the State Cemetery in Austin, and participated in the annual la Bahia ceremonies at The Presidio in Goliad. Our presence is noted by the sashes and medals worn by the Knights and I thank each of you for attending and making our presence known. The Executive Committee named one new Knight at their December meeting in Victoria. Newton Warzecha, Director of The Presidio, will be presented to the Knight members for approval and with a positive vote by themembership at the Annual Meeting in Nacogdoches in April, will be Knightedat the 2009 Annual Meeting. Congratulations to Newton who has worked very hard for many years to make our La Bahia ceremonies successful. Also congratulations to First Vice President General L.Vaughn Oliver, Roland

Solis, and Sam Smith, who will be inducted into the Order at the Annual Meeting. These men have served well for many years and will be Knighted with General Sam Houston's sword during the solemn ceremonies in April. As the end of this term approaches, I want to thank the Knights for allowing me to serve as Commander of this prestigious organization of men who have been selected for their contributions and love of SRT and Texas. It has been an honor and privilege to follow the other Commanders of the Knights of San Jacinto, organized by President Sam Houston in 1843, and carried on by the Sons of the Republic of Texas since 1941.GOD BLESS THE SRTGOD BLESS TEXASCharles P. Briggs III, KSJKnight Commander

(l-R) Adm. John Creel, Adm. Harold Collum, Adm. Wesley Schulze, Adm. David Dibrell

Texas Navy gets four new Admirals Four newly commissioned Admirals of the Texas Navy

received their certificates, signed by Governor Rick Perry,

at the Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Squadron dinner, Park

Cities Hilton, Dallas, on January 19, 2008. Wesley currently

serves as Chaplain General of SRT, and David Dibrell is the

incoming president of the SRT Thomas J. Rusk Chapter,

Dallas. Congratulations to all of these gentlemen who have

shown outstanding service to the State of Texas.

Report from the Knight Commander

The Knights Of The Order Of San Jacinto

Charles P. Briggs III, KSJ Knight Commander

Al Davis IV, KSJ First Deputy Knight Commander

Billy E. Johnson, KSJ Second Deputy Knight Commander

Gerald Sitterle, KSJ Third Deputy Knight Commander

Sam Houston IV, KSJ Knight Treasurer

Joseph G. Ginn, KSJ Knight Secretary

Joe E. Ericson, KSJ Knight Chaplain

Scott Dunbar, KSJ Immediate Past Knight Commander

Charles P. Briggs III, KSJ

Knights of the Order of San Jacinto 2007-2008 Officers

News from Chapter # 36 Fort Worth

Maudine Goodman, wife of Chapter # 36 Treasurer Don Goodman received the SRT Certificate of Appre-ciation from Chapter President J. Duane Blair.

The 2008 Chapter Officers (L-R) D.A. Sharp, Webmaster; Ben Milam, Historian: Donald Goodman, Treasurer; J. D. Blair, President; Virgil Ellis, Pro-gram Chairman; Gerald Geiger, Historian; Jerry Spencer, Sec-retary; Russell Leavens, Chaplain; (not shown) David Wells, Vice President; Bill Jackson, Sargent-at-Arms, and John Wil-liams, Executive Committeeman.

REMEMBER THE

ALAMOSan Antonio has a new Chapter

The Alamo Chapter is now open for business in San Antonio.

The Chapter has 70 members and is growing. The 2008 Officers are : AlMc-Cutcheon, President;Ken Pfeiffer, Vice President;Phil Reyes, Secretary; Richard Esparza, Treasurer; Bob Benavides, His-torical Events Administrator; and David

Juer, Funding Administrator. We have active projects in the San Antonio area that include: a Texas history contest at several local middle schools that involved over 500 students so far; partici-pation with the San Antonio Living History Assn on historical presentations about the battle of the Alamo and the battle of Bex-ar.

We have held a special memorial event commemorating the life and death of Ben Miliam. We are busy developing other new and exciting activities for our members and hope to become involved in other historical events in and around San Antonio. Please visit our web site atwww.alamochaptersrt.com .

Portrait Unveiling Ceremony for the Hororable Milford Phillips Norton, 11th District Court, 1844-1845. Held Friday October 12, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in the 11th District Courtroom, Har-ris County Civil Courthouse, Houston, Texas.The invocation was given by Mr. James Davis, Chaplain, The Sons Of The Republic of Texas. Judge Norton’s life was presented by Judge Ken Wise, mem-ber of the Sons of The Republic of Texas

of Texas. The adjournment was by Judge Mark Davidson, Honorary member of the Sons of The Republic of Texas.

Pictured (L-R) Will Haddock, President of San Jacinto Chapter 1, The Sons of T he Republic of Texas, Tom Hous-ton, Treasurer General of The Sons of The Republic of Texas, Judge Mark Davidson, 11th District Court of Har-ris County, Texas, Judge Ken Wise, 152nd District Court of Harris County, Texas, James Davis, San Jacinto Chapter 1, The Sons of The Republic of Texas

San Jacinto Chapter #1 Unveils Portrait

IN AND AROUND TEXAS

42nd Annual Tomball Parade

In March of 2001 The Sons of the Republic of Texas Fredericksburg Chapter #48 planted a Steven F. Austin Oak Tree at the Llano, TX. High School. With the loving care of the school's maintenance

staff it is alive and flourishing. As you can see in the picture (below) I am 5'10" and it's about twice my height. The picture was taken June 22, 2007 by Donald Clark.

Left: Chapter Officers (L-R) Historian David Temple, VP Mic Barnette, President David B. Dibrell, Treasurer Jim Nyfeler, Secretary Don Stevenson.

IN AND AROUND TEXAS

For the eighth consecutive year the Sons of the Republic of Texas participated in the 42nd Annual Tomball Holiday Parade on Saturday November 17, 2007. Due to the City of Tomball celebrating its 100th Birthday, the theme of the parade was Happy Birthday Tomball. Those participating in this annual event met at the Tomball Museum On North Pine Street and decorated the Cars, Trucks and Trailers. The Color Guard this year was Ron Brown, Parade Co-Chair and David Martin of the Lone Star Chapter followed by Second Vice President General, Sam Clark with Rolling Thunder and the Flags of Texas and the United States. Tom Houston, Treasurer General and Randy Pollard, District Representative rode the Rolling Thunder trailer in period dress. First Vice President General, Vaughn Oliver, rode in a Mustang

Convertible driven by Parade Co-Chair, Denton Bryant, Chairman of the SRT Texas History Scholarship Award and Tomball Resident. Will Haddock, President of the San Jacinto Chapter # 1 drove a convertible with Past President General, Leonard Cloud, KSJ. They were followed by John Hammond, President of the Lone Star Chapter pulling a well decorated trailer with his wife Vickie, and children Nicole and Jonathan wishing The City of Tomball a Happy Birthday. Just prior to the parade all the Parade participants gathered at the 1857 Log House for traditional pictures. After the parade everyone met at the Pecos Mesquite Steakhouse for a delicious meal and enjoyed the camaraderie of the annual SRT event.

Those featured in the picture taken at the 1857 Log House were: Randy Pollard, Tom Houston, Will Haddock, Jonathan Homman, Denton Bryant, Sam Clark, David Martin, Ron Brown, Leonard Cloud, Vaughn Oliver, and John Homman

Above: 2008 President David B. Di-brell presents 2007 President Frank R. Brown a Past President Plaque.

ARTICLE II – CHAPTER

The current date for the annual Chapter report is before the Annual Meeting. This is a varying date, and delays the issuing of the rebate check. The proposed change sets a date for the report and supports the calendar dates used by the SRT. The proposed date is January 31. This allows sufficient time for the chapter bank statement to be received and to generate the necessary annual report.

The Rebate count on January 1 is the current operational process. It technically supports the annual dues since SRT actions are set by the calendar year. The count is only for paid members on January 1.

Senior members do not pay either into the Life member account or the annual dues account. Therefore the respective chapter has no reason to expect reimbursement from the Rebate count. The benefit is sufficient that the member is not required to pay annual dues.

Current By Laws can be reviewed on-line, http://www.srttexas.org/PDF files/2007/SRT Const-Bylaws 4-14-2007.pdf

ARTICLE II – CHAPTER

OLD:Section 2.3. Annual Chapter Report. (a) The annual Chapter report shall be submitted to the Administrative Assistant before the Annual Meeting; and

Section 2.4. Rebate. (b) The rebate shall be calculated at the rate of Six Dollars ($6) for each Dual, Regular, Senior and Life Member of their Chapter as of December 31.

NEW:Section 2.3. Annual Chapter Report. (a) The annual Chapter report shall be submitted to the Administrative Assistant before January 31; and

Section 2.4. Rebate. (b) The rebate shall be calculated at the rate of Six Dollars ($6) for each Dual, Regular, and Life Member of their Chapter as of January 1.

PROPOSEd By LAWS

Annual Meeting April 4-6, 2008The Fredonia Hotel, Nacogdoches 936 564-1234

www.srttexas.org/annual2008.htmldEAdLINE FOR HOTEL REGISTRATION IS MARCH 4, 2008

Schedule of Events

Friday, April 4, 2008

4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Check In Registration

Hospitality Room 3rd Floor ($10.00 per person) 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Dinner on your own in Nacogdoches

(local restaurant information & maps will be provided in registration packets)

Saturday, April 5, 2008 6:00/6:30 a.m. Breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Registration 8:30 –11:00 a.m. Executive Committee Meeting – Rusk Room 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Knights of the Order of San Jacinto – Rusk Room 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Summerfield G. Roberts Luncheon – Banita Ballroom

$25.00 per person Dress: Jacket & Tie 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Annual Meeting (members only) – Banita Ballroom

$10.00 per person 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Awards Banquet – Convention Center A

$30.00 per person Dress: Jacket & TieSunday, April 6, 2008 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. Executive Committee Meeting – Rusk Room 12:00 p.m. Late Check Out OK

REGISTRATION FORM

Friday Night Hospitality $10.00 pp X #____________= $___________

SGR Luncheon $25.00 pp X #____________= $___________

Annual Meeting (members only) $10.00 pp X #____________= $___________

Awards Banquet $30.00 pp X #____________= $___________

Make checks payable to SRT in the total amount of $________________________________

Name of those attending________________________________________________________

Chapter #48 Program - The Battle of Valasco

Texas pie desertL-R unknown, Rand Zuber, Delmar Hiller, Sam Smith Joe Ginn and Ed Heath

L-R Midge Glore, Kay Clark, Mary Smith and Smith Granddaughter Big Gun and crew Lunch is served

Dick Reese, President General, introduces the newest father/son team of the San Jacinto Chapter at their December 6, 2007 meeting in the Wine Room of the Post Oak Grill. Jim Fatheree presents his son, Luke, with his SRT membership

certificate. Nancy Fatheree, Jim’s wife, far left looks on with Luke’s wife, Celeste. Jim and Luke are seen regularly at the monthly meetings. ATTENTION: SRT Dads – bring your sons to your chapter meetings!

Father/Son active members’ group adds another pair

Prince Carl of Solmes Chapter 50 joins in the celebration of the Battle of Medina For the last several years The Prince Carl of Solmes Chapter # 50 has co-sponsored the celebration of the Battle of Medina. These pictures were taken in August at the 2007 dedication of the field in Atascosa. At our last meeting of 2007 our guest speaker was Dr. Jesus Francisco de la Teja. Frank is head of the History Department

at Texas State University and was recently appointed the Texas Historian.

IN AND AROUND TEXAS

In the picture (L-R) Dr. Teja, Ed Heath and Col. Bullock.

Here, the President of the Chapter Col. (Ret) Jerry Bullock joins with the Black Powder Boys in a salute to the first army of the Republic of Texas who died on this field August 19, 1813.

On Tuesday June 5th the members of the John O. Meusebach Chapter #48 in Fredericksburg held their monthly meeting a the Ranch of member Delmar & Sherri Hiller in the beautiful Hill Country in Hunt, TX. The Hillers provided the members & wife's dressed in period costumes with

a Dutch Over dinner prepared and served at their "Line Shack" and deserts supplied by member wife Kay Clark. This was a Chapter fund raising event with the $20.00 per couple going to the chapter treasury.

The program was given by member DR. Rand Zuber and was about the Battle of Valasco. A great time was had by all, and we want to thank the Hillers for their spirit and hospitality.

NEW SRT MEMBERS

NAME Chapter ANCESTOR HOMETOWN

Joseph Hamlet Blades II 1 Jackson Fitzgerald Houston,TX

Travis Robert Blades 1 Jackson Fitzgerald Houston,TX

Allen Etchison Blakemore 1 John Watson Allen Houston,TX

William Curtis Boyce Jr. 1 William Collom Amarillo

Shane Tyson Davis 1 Jacob Pevehouse Houston,TX

Calvin Adrian Dolder 1 Jackson Fitzgerald Houston,TX

Neil Friedrich Dolder 1 Jackson Fitzgerald Norman,OK

James Lucas Fatheree 1 Thomas McClure Rice Houston,TX

Mickey Mark Johnson 1 William Hudgeons Pearland,TX

Roy Eugene Johnson 1 William Hudgeons Santa Fe,TX

Matthew William Kemp Sr. 1 Thomas Kemp Bradenton,FL

Jeffrey Dixon Murrah 1 Ben Duncan La Porte,TX

Richard Donald Price 1 George Fisher Utica,MS

Brian Stanley Cottle 3 Stephen Cottle Kingsland<TX

Todd Mitchell Denton 3 Michael Young Belton,TX

Jeffrey Jonathan Tuck 3 Daniel Long Richardson Pearland,TX

Robert Charles Barron 7 Montraville Fouty San Antonio,TX

Leonard Lee Oliver Jr. 7 Andrew Oliver, Jr. San Antonio,TX

William Henry "Scotty" Oliver 7 Andrew Oliver, Jr. Cedar Park,TX

Joe Dennis Oliver 7 Andrew Oliver, Jr. Sweetwater,TX

Leonard Lee Oliver Sr. 7 Andrew Oliver, Jr. Brady,TX

Ernest Ciamack Scott 7 Andrew Oliver, Jr. Cherokee,TX

Gabriel Allen Boone 8 Joseph Lewis Hogg Dallas,TX

Daniel Davenport Hill 8 Charles G. Davenport Belgrade,MT

Clint Robert Johnson 8 Lucius B. Polk Canton,TX

Levi Brent Rose 8 Thomas Jefferson Walling The Colony,TX

Martin Ray Akins 12 Henry Fullerton, Sr. Austin,TX

Dale Delano Fell 12 Johann Valtin Hoch Georgetown,TX

William Earl Menefee Jr. 12 William Christian Menefee Cedar Park,TX

NEW SRT MEMBERS

NAME CHAPTER ANCESTOR HOMETOWN

Tol Alvin Miller Jr. 12 Frederick Hardin Miller Austin,TX

Temple Cone Pouncey Jr. 12 Anthony Wayne Pouncey Georgetown,TX

Johnny Porter Green 16 Samuel Overton Pettus Victoria,TX

Patrick John McEnroe Jr. 16 Leroy J. Ferrell Victoria,TX

Terry Robert Henson 17 William David Driggers Corpus Christ,TX

Joe Edward Biggerstaff 19 John Rector Nacogdoches,TX

Keeley Morgan, Jones 20 Solomon Douglas "Solon" Miller Sandy,UT

Kade John-Douglas 25 Abishia Mercer Dickson Zelland,MI

Jason Charles, Langdon 25 Abishia Mercer Dickson Zelland,MI

Thomas Lewis Davis 29 George Washington Davis Birmingham,AL

Arthur Lee Hammonds 33 James W. Cunningham Chester,TX

Cecil Darnell Hammonds 33 James W. Cunningham Warren,TX

Michael Oran McCroskey 33 William Wilson Clark Hemphill,TX

Robert Perry Smith 33 Napoleon Bonaparte Mason Milam,TX

Raleigh Taylor Conklin 35 Andrew Huebner Bay City,TX

Bruce Harley Daniel 36 Nancy Boren Harrisburg,NC

Fred William Patterson Sr. 36 James McCulloch Baker Denton,TX

Matthew Reed Garner 40 Thomas Robert Plowman San Antonio,TX

Howard Kerry Garner 40 Thomas Robert Plowman San Antonio,TX

Mark Robert Garner 40 Thomas Robert Plowman San Antonio,TX

Ryan Gressett Reiffert 40 Elizabeth Sides Kuykendall Stephens San Antonio,TX

James Franklin Hunter 47 Elizabeth Plemmons Tumlinson Bluff Dale,TX

W. C. Boarman 51 John Squyres Texico,NM

Wendell Don Nicholson 51 John Motley Hensley Gallup,NM

Alan Brown Burt 52 Charles Francis Delmas Beaumont,TX

John Robert Gilley 52 John B. Gilley Tyler,TX

Ronald Everett Hyse 58 John Hollis Smith Shenandoah,TX

Christopher Neal Taylor 58 Christopher Dart I Brownsville,TX

Michael Craig Warren 58 William Russell Light Willis,TX

NAME CHAPTER

HOMETOWNHence Barrow 41 Odesa,TX

James R. Brittain 20 San Augustine,TX

David Eli Chance Jr. 27 Lubbock,TX

Dee Ira Chance Jr. 6 Old Ocean,TX

Robert Gregory Cook 0 Livingston,TX

Edwin W. Glaston Jr. 19 Nacogdoches,TX

E. Ray Green 8 Garland,TX

David Patton Keith 26 Fort Worth,TX

Col. William Edward Lobit 7 Dickinson,TX

Judge Robert Lee Smith 1 Humble,TX

Joe Winn Benavides 7 San Antonio,TX

Charles Michael Flanders 3 Temple,TX

Eugenio Hernandez Jr. 7 Devine,TX

In Memoriam

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Calendar of events - 2008

The Annual Meeting will be held at the The Fredonia Hotel, Nacogdoches April 4-6, 2008. Deadline for hotel registration is March 4, 2008. The hotel phone number is 936 564-1234.

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Annual Honor Days:REMEMBER to fly your Texas flag on these upcoming honor days.

February 19 Texas Statehood DayMarch 2 Texas Independence Day Sam Houston’s BirthdayMarch 6 Fall of the Alamo March 27 Goliad MassacreApril 21 Battle of San Jacinto 3rd Saturday in September - Texian Navy Day, (SB 318 - Legislative Session 79 (R)) October 2 Battle of Gonzales (the Lexington of Texas) November 3 Birthday of Stephen F. Austin, Father of Texas,

Events: 2008

March 1 Houston, on the steps of the new Civil Courts Building Story of the unbelievable declaration of independence of the Republic of Texas BE THERE!!---NO RESERVED SEATING---

March 2 Texas Independence Day & Sam Houston’s BirthdayMarch 2 The Texas Independence Day Celebration will be held at First Baptist Church, Room 102, on Main Street by Salado Creek, in Salado @ 1:30 pm.March 6 Fall of the Alamo March 27 Goliad MassacreApril 4-6 Annual Meeting, Nacogdoches, Texas, Fredonia Hotel, 936-564-1234April 21 Battle of San Jacinto April 21 San Jacinto Battleground Ceremony OfficialPresentation:HSEssayContestWinnersJune 6,7 Executive Board Meeting - GranburySeptember 12,13 Executive Board Meeting - Boerne Tapatio Springs Resort, 800-999-3299 or 830-537-4611September 20 Texian Navy Day, HoustonSeptember 20 Monument Hill Remembrance CeremonyOctober 2 The Battle of GonzalesNovember 3 Stephen F.Austin ’s Birthday (Father of Texas) November 15 Tomball ParadeDecember 5,6 Executive Board Meeting – Victoria