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Historic illustration of the 1758 attack on Mission San Sabá in Spanish Texas

Mission San Sabá Attack of 1758: How Comanche Power Shook Spanish Texas

Learn why Mission San Sabá was built, how Comanche and allied warriors destroyed it in 1758, and why the attack changed Spain’s plans for the Texas frontier.

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December 7, 2025September 14, 2026

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Lipan Apache History: Texas, the Southern Plains, and Survival

Explore Lipan Apache history across Texas and the Southern Plains, from buffalo hunting and Spanish frontier conflict to modern cultural survival and community life.

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December 4, 2025September 14, 2026