This fast-paced, event-rich episode chronicles how a fragile colony of American settlers and Tejanos transformed into a ...

No Raglan ordered the Alamo garrison to stand against Santa Anna; the defenders’ decision to do so was theirs alone. Texans have long prided themselves on their individuality, including their ...

Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops led by Santa Anna captured the Alamo. All 189 defenders — including Crockett and Alamo co-commanders Jim Bowie and William Travis — were killed.

Part one explored Santa Anna's complicated role in the history of Mexico as president on 11 different occasions and a leader in supressing rebellions. Today's column focuses on his role at the Alamo.

Santa Anna is an overwhelming presence in the history of early Mexico, ... This would lead to the bloody massacres at the Alamo and at Goliad in early 1836, ...

Santa Anna is an overwhelming presence in the history of early Mexico, ... This would lead to the bloody massacres at the Alamo and at Goliad in early 1836, ...

Slave Joe, suffering from bullet and bayonet wounds, was forced by Santa Anna's men to identify the bodies of defenders of the Alamo, March 6, 1836. Illustration by Gary Zaboly. (Illustration by ...

Longtime Santa Anna actor considers retirement Saturday may mark the last time he plays the dictator for San Jacinto Day By Scott Huddleston Updated April 20, 2012 9:45 p.m.