Topic: Guadalupe River

The historical narrative of the Battle of Gonzales is recounted, marking the site as the birthplace of Texas independence. On October 2, 1839, local residents crossed the Guadalupe River to fire the first shot of the Texas Revolution, using a small cannon as a symbol of their resistance against government overreach.

A tour of the Davy Crockett Courts motel in Gonzalez, Texas, highlights local landmarks and historical distances to Austin and the Alamo. The property features themed rooms and signage referencing Davy Crockett's famous departure for Texas. The Guadalupe River sits directly behind the property's tree line.

A severe fire caused by a space heater destroyed one of the houses at the Davy Crockett Courts motel. The Fire Marshal identified the origin of the blaze at a dinette set where the heater ignited, leading to the melting of appliances, televisions, and air conditioning units. Cleanup efforts are scheduled to begin as the owner assesses the total loss of the interior contents.

Mike Hanson announced the closure of the Davy Crockett Store and Cafe at its Highway 183 location in Gonzales, Texas, effective April 14, 2017. The property is listed for sale at a reduced price of $68,000, down from $89,000, featuring $10,000 in electrical upgrades and proximity to the Guadalupe River. The business plans to relocate to 608 St. Paul Street in downtown Gonzales under the new name Davy Crockett Court.

An adjacent large commercial lot valued at $51,000 is being offered for approximately $40,000 to encourage new business development along the highway. The property features handicap-accessible ramps and a deck overlooking the Guadalupe River. Hanson suggested that Gonzales should follow the lead of Austin and San Antonio by better utilizing and promoting its riverfront assets for tourism and business.

The host recounts a Labor Day rafting trip on the Guadalupe River that was interrupted by law enforcement officers in camouflage uniforms. He describes the "river patrol" searching rafters' ice chests and equipment without consent. Davis cites this as evidence of an expanding police state that now monitors recreational activities with the same scrutiny as the IRS or traffic enforcement.