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October 28, 2025
Today in Texas History
On this day in 1835, Texans and Mexicans skirmished near San Antonio at the battle of Concepción, the opening engagement in the siege of Bexar.
Some 90 Texans, under the command of James Bowie and James W. Fannin, Jr., defeated a force of 275 Mexican soldiers and two cannons. Mexican losses included 14 killed and 39 wounded, some of whom died later. Texas losses included one killed and one wounded.
Some 90 Texans, under the command of James Bowie and James W. Fannin, Jr., defeated a force of 275 Mexican soldiers and two cannons. Mexican losses included 14 killed and 39 wounded, some of whom died later. Texas losses included one killed and one wounded.