Texas Revolution begins with Battle of Gonzales 190 years ago this hour (Oct 2 1835)


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(Friday, October 2, 1835, 6:00 a.m. local time) — The first battle of the Texas Revolution, the Battle of Gonzales, took place today as American settlers fought Mexican soldiers near the Guadalupe River; the Mexicans ended up withdrawing.