Texas Rising Apr 2026

To accompany the series, historian authored Texas Rising: The Epic True Story of the Lone Star Republic and the Rise of the Texas Rangers, 1836-1846 .

The story begins in 1836 after the fall of the Alamo. It follows General Sam Houston (played by Bill Paxton ) as he leads a ragtag group of volunteers and scouts against the much larger Mexican Army commanded by General Santa Anna. Texas Rising

The ensemble cast features Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Captain Deaf Smith, Brendan Fraser as a Ranger, and Olivier Martinez as Santa Anna. To accompany the series, historian authored Texas Rising:

While it skips the siege of the Alamo itself, the series dramatizes the Goliad Massacre and the decisive Battle of San Jacinto , which eventually led to the birth of the Republic of Texas. The ensemble cast features Jeffrey Dean Morgan as

Critics on Rotten Tomatoes and Variety noted its high production value and cinematography but criticized its historical inaccuracies and stereotypical characterizations. 2. Historical Non-Fiction Companion

In the context of historical media and regional programs, most commonly refers to a high-profile 2015 television miniseries, its companion historical literature, or a critical statewide early childhood certification program. 1. The Television Miniseries (2015)

Produced by the History Channel and directed by Roland Joffé, Texas Rising is a 10-hour epic detailing the aftermath of the Battle of the Alamo and the subsequent rise of the .