March 2 is Texas Independence Day (Día de la Independencia de Texas) which celebrates the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence at Washington-on-the-Brazos on this date in 1836, creating the Republic of Texas (República de Tejas). Having been born in Dallas, I am fiercely loyal to my home state and have featured it on numerous occasions here on A Stamp A Day, including last … Continue reading The Birthday of Sam Houston on Texas Independence Day