¡Viva Texas!
Celebrating the Tejano heritage and enduring spirit in Texas — we honor centuries of faith, family, and freedom. Long live the Tejano!
God Bless Texas!
If you wish in the world to advance,
Your merits you’re bound to enhance,
You must stir it and stump it,
And blow your own trumpet,
Or, trust me, you haven’t a chance.
Ruddigore by Gilbert & Sullivan
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Lessons that Papa taught me
Copyright @ 2013 Caller Times July 6, 2013 Below is one of the letters that Wanda received in response to the article above. How timely. Children are not being taught history, civics or geography because teachers are teaching to the test! Whatever the name, TAKS, STARR, etc. that address mathematics, reading, writing and some science.…
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Bloodlines of Power: The Longoria-Cavazos
Our family’s course was forever altered when my great-great-grandfather, Irineo Longoria, married Inez Cavazos. Her presence and legacy were not only significant—they were transformative. Without Inez, the events that unfolded in Santa María and beyond might have taken an entirely different path.I’m deeply grateful to my friend and Cavazos historian, Roberto Canales for generously sharing…
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The Balli Family
The Ballí lineage actually was first known as Vailly and originates in the provinces of Verona and Paudua, Italy. The family name signifies “dweller in a valley”. They also became members of the Order of Santiago who fought against the Moors as mercenaries. The family’s Coat of Arms dates back to 1326. Ballí was a…
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The Battle of Medina, Taken from Capt. Gaines on the Sabine in 1835
After the Battle of Salado, we took possession of St Antonio 1st April 1813—at which time 1.4 Spanish officers surrendered without Battle, who were confined separately as crimnals; this was followed by another surrender on the same day, of 8 hundred soldiers & their officers, who joined the ranks of the patriots and took an…
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The First Republic of Texas 1813 – Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara & José Álvarez de Toledo
In 1811, idealist Revilla native Don José Bernardo Maximiliano Gutiérrez de Lara became dedicated to the Hidalgo Independence movement. Consequently he received the rank of Lt. Colonel in Hidalgo’s Army of the Americas and traveled to Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia to enlist aid for his personal goals in the movement in Texas. In Washington and…
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Revolution of Texas in 1812
From notes furnished by Col. W. D. C. Hall and originally published in Yanaguana Society Publications, vol. VI, 1941In 1811 and 1812 Col. W. D. C. Hall was residing at Nachitoches, and engaged in the study of law under the late distinguished Judge William Murray, who was then a practicing lawyer in the parishes of…
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In Search of the”Yellow Rose of Texas”
Texas history is full of legend and lore. One such tale is the “Yellow Rose of Texas” – a legend commemorated in song. But is there such a rose? And if there is, which rose is it?The SongOriginally conceived as a folksong in early Colonial Texas history, the first recorded copy of the “Yellow Rose…
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Historical Texas Indians
Originally published by Historic Texas Indians, Texas Archealogical E-Journal. Vol.3, Fall, 1996.Defining the historic Indian tribes in Texas is not easy. Different tribes occupied different regions at different times. This is why we have divided the subject into Proto-historical, at the time of first contact with early explorers, at the time of the Spanish missions…
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Marriage of James Bowie and Ursula de Veramendi
Transcription and Translation by Robert L. Tarín, Jr.©1996-1997, Robert L. Tarin.All Rights Reserved[Transcription] April 25, 1831338D[on] Santiago Buy con D[oñ]a Ursula de BeramendiAbrilEn la ciudad de San Fernando de Béjar a 25 de Abril de1831 Yo el Presbítero D. Refugio dela garsa cura propio de esta ciudad practicadas las diligencias de estilo y amonestados en tres…
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Notes on James Bowie
James Bowie, a son of Rezin Bowie, was born in Burke county, Georgia. Of his parents, it is said they were from Maryland. The father was a man of strong mind and sound judgment. The mother was a pious and excellent lady, and from her it was thought that the children inherited their remarkable energy…
This space is dedicated to honoring the memory of my beloved Esparza ancestors. Especially my abuelas, Elma Esparza Wright and Delfina Esparza Perez (great aunt), whose lives were guided by faith, family, and love.
Abuelos de Texas is more than a family tribute — it is a living legacy. It is a way to remember and celebrate the great Esparza forefathers and mothers who journeyed across time and land to give us our heritage, our stories, and our faith. In sharing these names and histories, we not only keep their stories alive, but also honor the promise that one day, in Heaven, we will be reunited with all those who came before us and scarified so much for us.
This site is a gathering place to honor, remember, and share our family stories — keeping alive the truth of our roots in New World history and in God’s chosen land: Texas! Here, as in Heaven, every name matters, every story counts, and every prayer of gratitude echoes across generations.
– Blake Owen Esparza Christopherson
Our Dedication
Dedicated to The Esparza Sisters of Brownsville, TX. Elma Esparza Wright and Delfina Esparza Perez. They led their lives with love, humility, and selfless service.
God Bless The Esparza Sisters.
Information based on Delfina Esparza Pérez’s lifelong (50+ years) genealogy and family history research.
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