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Texas land commissioner 2026: Who is running and what you need to know

The General Land Office oversees investments that earn billions of dollars for public education, manages state lands, operates the Alamo and administers disaster recovery funds and benefits to Texas veterans. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 race and where they stand.

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Nearly 190 years after the Battle of the Alamo, archaeologists unearthed cannonballs from both armies, revealing rare physical evidence of the historic 1836 siege and its final exchange of fire

Archaeologists just made an incredible discovery at the Alamo. For the first time, they found two intact cannonballs from the famous 1836 battle. Even better? They have one from each side. One is bronze, fired by Mexican forces. The other is solid iron, shot by Texan defenders. These 190-year-old artifacts…

The Economic Times

Archaeologists find another 190-year-old cannonball from the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, may have been used by Texan forces

Archaeologists have unearthed a cannonball near the Alamo Church, potentially fired during the 1836 battle. This discovery follows a similar find earlier this year, with both projectiles believed to have remained undisturbed for nearly two centuries. These solid iron and bronze shots offer tangible evidence of the intense artillery exchange…

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'It's a huge deal': Archaeologists discover second cannonball from the Battle of the Alamo, and it was likely fired by Texans

Archaeologists have discovered a second cannonball from the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, and now they have one from each side.

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Woman Reports Haunting in the Emily Morgan in Texas. A Paranormal Investigator Checks in With Two Doctors: ‘It Smells Like a Hospital’

Buildings with historic significance and dated architecture often become tourist spots, but a woman visiting the Alamo had no clue that The Emily Morgan Hotel, in San Antonio, Texas, is also infamous for its haunted reputation. She told paranormal investigator Liz Cooper (@literallylizzi) about her experience, and Liz decided to…

The Mary Sue

Cannonball dating to the Alamo battle unearthed 1 day before 190th anniversary of the conflict that killed Davy Crockett

An intact bronze cannonball unearthed near the Alamo was likely used in the 1836 battle between Mexico and the Republic of Texas.

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Texas land commissioner primary: Who is running and what you need to know

The General Land Office oversees investments that earn billions of dollars for public education, manages state lands, operates the Alamo and distributes benefits to Texas veterans. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.

The Texas Tribune

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Elijah Wood Isn't Happy About One Big Change Being Made To Alamo Drafthouse Theaters, And A Lot Of People Agree With Him

Don't upset Master Frodo.

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“The Alamo incident, bat-biting, dove head-biting, snorting ants”: Ozzy Osbourne was at his “wildest” during early days of solo career, says Black Sabbath bandmate Geezer Butler

Butler has penned a moving tribute to the late Prince Of Darkness, who died in July

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Former Alamo Trust President Kate Rogers sues over exit

Rogers resigned from her position after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticized a 2023 dissertation in which she asserted the importance of Indigenous people’s history at the Alamo.

The Texas Tribune

TribCast: Kate Rogers on her ousting from the Alamo Trust

Rogers ran the state’s most beloved historical site until she resigned amid political pressure last month.

The Texas Tribune

The CEO of the Alamo's historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized her

The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo has resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her and suggested she has views that are not compatible with the Texas shrine's history

The Independent UK

Alamo Trust president resigns after Dan Patrick calls for her removal

The lieutenant governor has insisted that the Alamo’s story remain focused on the 1836 battle over broader narratives addressing Indigenous people and slavery.

The Texas Tribune

Fox News host Will Cain warns that Mamdani is a ‘threat to Western civilization’ — right after network’s big interview

‘That brings us back to who's inside the gates of the Alamo. It is a man like Zohran Mamdani,’ the Fox News host breathlessly declared on Wednesday.

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‘My most sincere apologies to all the people who may have been offended’: when Oscar campaigns implode

Whether it’s tricky past social posts, news meltdowns or PR teams trying too hard to make an impact, here are some past examples of self-sabotaged awards campaigns

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55 Facts You “Weren’t Taught In School” To Help You Get A Complete Picture Of The Past

Someone asked “What's one historical fact that they won't teach you in school?” and people shared their examples. The post 55 Facts You “Weren’t Taught In School” To Help You Get A Complete Picture Of The Past first appeared on Bored Panda.

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For April's eclipse, going from 'meh' to 'OMG' might mean just driving across town

Lots of urban areas will be either in or adjacent to the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8. Experts advise getting into this path, as even a 99% partial eclipse is nothing like a total one.

Irish Mirror

Pat Kenny and wife Kathy lose planning battle to help wildlife on site he called 'badgers Alamo'

The Newstalk broadcaster' said he was flabbergasted' by 'crazy' An Bord Pleanala decision to build the five-storey nursing home next to his Dalkey house

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Salon

Amid gun carnage, Texas GOP is in chaos

The Lone Star State is the capital of gun violence — instead of doing anything, Republicans are eating their own

Los Angeles Times

LZ Granderson: Even Republican voters want more gun laws. Why don't their representatives?

The Alamo and the Riverwalk are the landmarks most associated with San Antonio, but they don't tell you as much about the city as its nickname does: Military City, USA. It's been called that since World War II. The largest joint base in our Department of Defense is in San…

Reason

A Tavern Keeper's Last Stand at the Alamo

Vince Cantu says the eminent domain threats to seize his property are "stupidly ironic" and "completely un-Texan."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Texas vs Washington Valero Alamo Bowl Prediction Game Preview

Texas vs Washington game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Valero Alamo Bowl on Thursday, December 29

The Texas Tribune

State Sen. Dawn Buckingham wins bid to manage the Alamo, disaster relief funds and more as Texas’ next land commissioner

The land commissioner manages public land, enforces mineral rights leases, controls the Texas Permanent School Fund, distributes natural disaster relief funding and is responsible for the Alamo.

The Texas Tribune

Dawn Buckingham and Jay Kleberg vie for open land commissioner seat overseeing the Alamo and disaster relief funds

The land commissioner manages the Texas General Land Office, which manages the Alamo, administers natural disaster relief funding and helps fund public education. The seat is open after incumbent George P. Bush lost his primary bid for attorney general.

Salon

Texas GOP pushes "patriotic education"

Historians are not wild about the Texas GOP's view of state history

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