Beginning in December of 1917, members of the Texas Rangers and the U.S. Army made several unauthorized incursions into Mexico while pursuing so-called bandits. On December 3, a group of military personnel pursued a group of Mexican revolutionaries under the command of Francisco “Chico” Cano across the border after the group had allegedly raided […]
December 18, 1922, a century ago today, Texas Rangers and mounted U.S. Customs officers policing the border killed a group of suspected mounted liquor smugglers in Zapata County. Rather than engage the suspects in the open, or make an arrest and put the men on trial for violating Prohibition, Texas Ranger Captain William L. Wright prepared
As the bicentennial celebration for the Texas Rangers is on the horizon, audiences will witness the discussions on the folklore, myths, and violence play out in the media. Texas Monthly, for example, recently published several articles that highlight the legacy of the Ranger in Texas history. RTF founder Trinidad Gonzales wrote “Texas Rangers Bicentennial is a Time
By Juan Carmona It was a crisp cool morning in the Rio Grande Valley as I came into San Benito, Texas. I was there to join La Caminata’s march to commemorate those lost to an event known as La Matanza. In 2017 Refusing to Forget led the effort to place a historical marker just
By Caroline Lauber Located west of San Antonio and east of the Mexico-United States border, the town of Uvalde, Texas is characterized by resistance, grief, and strength. As most Americans know, an eighteen year old gunman indiscriminately killed nineteen children and two teachers at Robb Elementary on May 24, 2022. This tragedy sparked feelings
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August 28, 2018 – For Immediate Release Descendants of the victims of a Texas massacre announced their intention to hold a commemoration despite a delay in approving a historical marker on the part of the Texas Historical Commission (THC). The September 1 event, to be held at the Magoffin Home State Historical Site in
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Cárdenas recalls history that inspired his novel Balo\’s War. Guest post: Alfredo Cárdenas
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\”This is not the first time the use of the pardon was promised to law enforcement officials to shield them from legal liability for violating the due process owed to all.\”
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\”In 2017, like in 1919, there seems to be a broad gulf between minority communities\’ faith in the law and the law\’s acknowledgements of their presence in Texas.\” Guest post by John McKiernan-González
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