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How did Austin become the capital of Texas? A cannon got in the way of Houston's effort
The story involves Houston’s proud namesake, growing pains in the fledgling Texas Republic and a “war ... hero of the Texas Revolution and the first Texas president. The young city was ...
From the Statesman archives: Austin started big as a national, even imperial, capital
Austin was carved from the wilderness to be a national, even imperial, capital. Innkeeper Angelina Eberly saved it.
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Texas Settlement History
September: Texans approve their new Constitution of the Republic of Texas. Sam Houston is elected president. October: The First Congress of the Republic of Texas convenes. November: Santa Anna is ...