In one of the most delicate moments in the history of Texas, Anson Jones stood at the center. When Sam Houston became president of the Texas Republic a second time ...

When Sam Houston became president of the Texas Republic a second time in December 1841, he quickly named Jones as secretary of state. Looking at continuing skirmishes with Mexico and ...

The Republic of Texas holds a unique place in American history as a short-lived independent nation. In this special four-part blog post series, I will be diving into the intriguing world of the ...

Get ready to be amazed as we dive into the life of Sam Houston, President of the Republic of Texas. Learn how passionately Sam Houston desired the annexation of Texas and how he strived to create ...

Editor's note: This is the second part on a a series about Dr. Anson Jones, the last man to serve as president for the Republic of Texas. The first part focused on his earlier life involving the ...