But the Texas Congress’s reach exceeded its grasp. The fledgling republic’s coffers were barren, and its population was only around 50,000.

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David G. Burnet became the President of the Republic of Texas on March 17, 1836, days after the new nation’s birth. His position was only an interim position, but the 47-year-old New Jersey ...

May 13—The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT), one of the state's oldest heritage organizations, will host its 134th Annual Convention from May 15 to 17 at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and ...

Daughters of the Republic of Texas president general Dr. Betty Joe Edwards holds American and Texas flags that were flown at the Alamo on July 10, 2015, after a ceremony ending the DRT’s 110 ...

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Daughters of the Republic of Texas' El Paso Rio Grande Chapter marked the Texas Rangers' bicentennial with two events at Evergreen and Concordia cemeteries Friday.

SAN AUGUSTINE, Texas (KTRE) - A ceremony was held Sunday afternoon by members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Ezekiel Cullen Chapter, to honor and remember Texas History.

Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT), James Bowie chapter, are seated in the second floor room of the Atlanta Public Library which also houses the Cass County Genealogical Society.