Topic: 175th Anniversary

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Come And Take It Festival 2013   Gonzales Texas October 4, 5, & 6   Alex Jones Visits Gonzales [Q9MrYpMnPug]
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Come And Take It Festival 2013 Gonzales Texas October 4, 5, & 6 Alex Jones Visits Gonzales [Q9MrYpMnPug]

Battle of Gonzales 175th Anniversary and Museum Restoration

News 8 reporter Russell Wowell reports on the historical significance of the Battle of Gonzales and the "come and take it" cannon. The segment highlights the upcoming 175th anniversary of the battle on October 5th and the city's efforts to raise funds for monument and museum restoration. Local historians emphasize that the first shots fired against the Mexican Army changed the trajectory of Texas and United States history.