CROWDS GATHER TO CELEBRATE TEXAS INDEPENDENCE AT WASHINGTON-ON-THE-BRAZOS

Washington-on-the-Brazos marked 187 years of Texas independence at its annual living history celebration on Saturday and Sunday. Guests to the historic site enjoyed historical reenactments and demonstrations, interactive tours, musket and cannon firings, live music performances and a parade. They also were able to browse through and purchase traditional crafts from vendors. The state officially