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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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 ...

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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.

For people whose families have lived here for generations and to people who just came yesterday, being a Texan is and should be something to be proud of. Sunday the Daughters of the Republic of Texas ...