Oct. 2, 1835, marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution with the firing of the first shot near Gonzales, in modern-day Cost. The shot was fired by a cannon given to Gonzales by the Mexican ...

Who fired the first shot? It’s been called "the shot heard ’round the world," but when it comes to who pulled the trigger, the truth remains murky. What we do know is someone fired a musket.

Texas Pride runs deep in the Lone Star State, especially in the historic and charming town of Gonzales, often referred to as ...

The famous flag from that Gonzales clash has become a hallmark of Texas pride, with its "Come And Take It" message one of Texas' most-defining. It is the first flag used in the Texas Revolution ...