The Wandering Disciple

Come and Take It!  That was the battle cry of the Texas Independence and the Texans fought for independence from Mexico.  For six months starting in October 1935, brave soldiers from the Republic of Texas battled the Mexican Republic.  Two key battles of the conflict were the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto.  Following a loss in the Battle of San Jacinto, the Mexicans surrendered and Texas became its own state. The journey for independence is just one of the Texan stories told at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin.  The three story museum just blocks from the state capitol tells the history of Texas from prehistoric time through modern day. Taken: March 16, 2024 at Bullock Texas State History Museum (Austin, TX)

Austin, Texas: The Bullock Texas State History Museum stands as a pivotal institution dedicated to the comprehensive and ongoing interpretation of the "Story of Texas." Strategically located in the vibrant cultural heart of Austin, in close proximity to the majestic Texas State Capitol, the museum serves as a beacon for understanding the state's rich and multifaceted past. Its central mission is to actively engage a broad and diverse audience through thoughtfully curated and innovative educational experiences that illuminate the intricate layers of Texas history, ensuring that the narratives of the past resonate with contemporary visitors.  The museum proudly bears the name of Bob Bullock, the esteemed 38th Lieutenant Governor of Texas. His visionary leadership and unwavering dedication were absolutely crucial in the initial conception and eventual establishment of this significant institution. A passionate advocate for the meticulous preservation and widespread public ex...

San Antonio Texas:  We got up at zero dark thirty to kick off our Spring Break vacation to Texas.  For this week long vacation we will be departing Tampa International Airport and visiting San Antonio and Austin.  This trip marks our first trip to Texas as well as our farthest west adventure so far. Our trip got started early with a trip north to Tampa and our 6:30 flight on Southwest Airlines.  We were flying on Southwest Flight 1226 non-stop to Austin.  We got to the airport early and breezed through TSA screening.  While we waited for our flight to board, we ate breakfast at Burger 21 on Airside C. We boarded our 5-year old Boeing 737-800 for our on-time departure west to Texas.  The early morning pre-dawn flight had the sunrise chasing us across the Gulf of Mexico.  The flight to Austin was smooth until we reach east Texas and strong cold front.  The turbulence was fun and despite almost zero visibility we landed safely at Austin-Bergstr...