An unfamiliar story from the Battle of the Alamo: Brothers on opposing sides leads to a family torn apart by war

Francisco Esparza, a member of the Mexican army, asked Santa Anna to bury one of the Tejanos. It was his brother, Gregorio, who died defending the Alamo. SAN ANTONIO — Many consider them the “Big 3” of The Alamo: Jim Bowie, William B. Travis and David “Davy” Crockett. But fighting alongside them during the battle … Read more

FEMA declares Cowboys loss to the Saints a major disaster in accidental email

FEMA accidentally sent out an email that was intended for training purposes. For Cowboys fans, the game was a disaster all the same. DALLAS — Jerry Jones called the Cowboys blowout loss to the Saints “extraordinarily disappointing,” but FEMA called it a “major disaster,” by accident. FEMA, also known as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, … Read more