Goliad State Park & Historic Site
11 Apr 2025
Goliad
Goliad is one of the few places in North America where you can visit an 18th-century Spanish-Colonial mission and presidio (fort) complex. See how the Catholic Church and the Spanish military helped settle the New World.
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The Goliad Massacre, the tragic termination of the Goliad Campaign of 1836, is of all the episodes of the Texas Revolution the most infamous. Though not as salient as the battle of the Alamo, the massacre immeasurably garnered support for the cause against Mexico both within Texas and in the...
Vistra Corp. has announced plans to repower the Coleto Creek Power Plant in Goliad County as a gas-fueled plant.The coal-fired Coleto Creek Power Plant is scheduled to shut down in 2027 in compliance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rules.According to a May 30 news release, the company plans to produce...
Port Lavaca Bird Sanctuary, a highlight of the Calhoun Loop on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, is a must-visit destination for birding enthusiasts on the Texas Gulf Coast.This loop, situated around the scenic town of Port Lavaca, offers a variety of habitats that attract diverse bird species throughout the...