A relative of Samuel Maverick recently donated the cannon to the Alamo. The Alamo Trust plans to display it at its museum, ...

The Battle of the Alamo in 1836 resulted in victory by Mexico, but was soon followed by independence for Texas.

San Antonio is embarking on a $550 million project to restore the historic Alamo, but some critics have concerns about how slavery will be portrayed in the changes. Updates to the Spanish mission, ...

It turns out the Alamo's original 1836 cannons are good for more than just defense — they also make a sturdy birdbath. After ...

The original cannon was acquired in the leadup to the Alamo's 190th anniversary celebration. The Alamo has acquired an original cannon used in the 1836 ...

A reading of first-hand accounts of early morning violence and chaos. Musket fire. Wreaths placed in front of the mission-era church. The Alamo marked Wednesday’s anniversary of the battle that made ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Alamo has acquired a rare swivel cannon used during the historic 1836 Battle of the Alamo, bringing the total number of battle-used cannons in its collection to 11. The ...

SAN ANTONIO - The Alamo has added a rare piece of Texas history to its collection with the acquisition of a cannon used during the 1836 Battle of the Alamo.The ...

Visitors to the Alamo will soon be able to see a cannon used in the 1836 battle for Texas independence. The Alamo Trust announced this week that a relative of Samuel Maverick, a signer of the Texas ...