During our stay north of Houston at Lake Conroe, we decided to take a day trip near the  city.  Our initial destination was the USS Texas, located just southeast of Houston.  However, as we entered the park that houses the USS Texas, we were met with a grand surprise.  An amazing structure of granite, pointing to the heavens in honor of the heroes, who were lost in the battle for independence between Mexico and Texas.  Its simplicity and strength is definitely a symbol of freedom and pride. Continue reading The San Jacinto Monument →