In 1825, American Green DeWitt received permission to settle 400 families in Texas near the confluence of the San Marcos and Guadalupe Rivers. A combined effort of all Texas would soon free our soil of Military despotswe should then have peace, for the present Government of Mexico have too much to do at home to send another army to Texas. if (!document.MAX_used) document.MAX_used = ','; In the absence of cannonballs, they gathered metal scraps to fill the cannon. Should I let my husband sleep in a separate bedroom? document.write ('&cb=' + m3_r); Had he consulted me, I could have given him a pointer, for to my certain knowledge the first Lone Star flag used in the revolution was gotten up at Gonzales for Austins army and consisted of a breadth of white cotton cloth about six feet long, in the center of which was painted in black a picture of the old cannon, above it a lone star and beneath it the words, Come and take it, a challenge which was lost on the Mexicans. An 18-year-old Gonzales area man received 15 years in state prison after admitting to 'sexual acts' with three youths nearly two years ago. Although the skirmish had little military significance, it marked a clear break between the colonists and the Mexican government and is considered to have been the start of the Texas Revolution. Firing of Ascension pump station manager upheld in oil spill flap. According, ated at Garza West acility since September, DuBose was on trial as a result o an in-, cident that happened on Feb. 9, 2011 when, and his then-girlriend, racie Wrape, at a, afer Sgt. [13] In the interim, many communities formed Texian Militia companies to protect themselves from a potential attack by military forces. News of the skirmish spread throughout the United States, where it was often referred to as the "Lexington of Texas". I can not remember that there was any distinct understanding as to the position we were to assume toward Mexico. Smithwick reported that the cannon was buried near a creek not far from Gonzales. Sen. Robert Nichols / District 3. His target on the show is to double his $100,000 starting stack, and Gonzales . This Louisiana town's 100-year-old gas lines are dangerous. Good Friday St. Amant procession commemorates Jesus' death on the cross, Ascension residents respond to help victims of Rolling Fork tornado. 1. ing 25-40 days a year, Kleinschmidt said. [19] Word quickly spread that up to 300 soldiers were expected to march on Gonzales. (830) 672-2861 Please to pick up a copy of the Aug. 26 print edition of The , In 1970, Robert Altman directed the Academy Award-nominated movie M*A*S*H. The movie was a huge hit and was the inspiration behind the television series of the same name. A one year subscription costs $22 in Gonzales County, $24 for out-of-county, and $30 for out-of-state. 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One man who actuallyworked with the cannon wasNoah Smithwick, blacksmith, Indian trader, Texas Ranger. if (document.context) document.write ("&context=" + escape(document.context)); [2], Before fighting had officially erupted, Santa Anna had realized that stronger measures were needed to ensure calm in Texas. years to nd oil on Spindletop Hill, but with no success. Somewhere a long time ago, I don't remember when or where, I was taught that our. [1], The battle is re-enacted during the Come and Take It celebration[39] in Gonzales every October. She had no documents on her body. Dr. Wagner performed several diagnostic tests on the cannon in 1980 after it was re-acquired from Guerra. Coach Chase Delrie, the head girls basketball coach at Dutchtown Hi. Edythe was born on a farm to Jim and Myrtle Frost in the tiny town of Weinert, Texas on February 10, , Norma Jean Richter Sedlar passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in Austin, Texas. Castaeda tells Col. Ugartechea, tiraron un Esmirilaso [they shot at us with a small cannon]. 41063 Cannon Rd, Gonzales, LA 70737. The following day, Austin led the men on a march towards San Antonio de Bxar to lay siege to Cos's troops. Homecoming Queen is Me, Because of the length of time between the, various livestock shows in the communities we, cover, The Cannon this year will break our an-, recognizing the winners and participants in the, Flatonia, Luling, Yoakum and Moulton shows, on Feb. 7, the second saluting the participants, in the Gonzales, Nixon-Smiley, Waelder and, Shiner shows on Feb. 21 and the wrap-up Live-, stock Show salute recognizing the winners in, sors who would like to advertise in any or all of, those editions can take advantage of special, package-rate deals by contacting Debbie To-, liver or Dorothy Gast at 830-672-7100 or by e-, We come here with no peaceful intent, but ready, for battle, determined to avenge our wrongs and, On this date in 1871, Britton Johnson was, killed by a band of Kiowas who attacked his, wagontrain. The esmiril weighs about 69 pounds when unmounted certainly not a piece that would exhaust a pair of oxen or overload Tumlinsons wagon during the initial transport in 1831. Gonzales, Texas- A town synonymous with Texas history. Toni Ourso looked toward the sky before saying yes. Sheila Moore carried a large wooden cross during a Way of the Cross Good Friday procession at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Amant. Here's what's being done. GONZALES Dave Mundy, editor and publisher of the Gonzales Cannon newspaper, was found dead at his residence Thursday morning, local officials have confirmed. received injuries to his head, ace and back, with several small bones in his back being, Gun debate kindles interest in song about Gonzales, Gonzales only locally-owned newspaper www.gonzalescannon.com, Gonzales Nixon Smiley Moulton Shiner Waelder Yoakum Luling Flatonia Hallettsville Cuero And Mor, Homecoming ceremonies were held for the Moulton, Bobkatz this weekend. document.write ("-->. Two cannons were used by the Texians in the fighting, the bronze six-pounder under dispute and a smaller Spanish esmeril made of iron, its caliber being a one pounder or less. Back to Search Results View Enlarged Image [ original digital file ] . Useless as it was,the Texans not only refused to surrender it, but crossed over and put the Mexicans to flight. 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