News 88.7 in partnership with Humanities Texas launches Texas Originals — a new weekly radio segment profiling individuals whose lives and achievements have had a profound influence upon Texas history and culture.
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Texas Originals: Plácido Benavides
PLÁCIDO BENAVIDES(1810–1837) Plácido Benavides is called the “Paul Revere of Texas” for his role in the Texas Revolution. Born in 1810 in Mexico, Benavides moved to Texas in 1828. He found work in Victoria with the family of empresario Martín De León. Benavides married De León’s daughter Agustina and became the city’s alcalde. By 1835, Benavides had joined the Texians in opposing Mexican dictator Santa Anna. As head of Victoria’s militia, Benavides stood up to... Read More