Texas Revolution By adhavan history Mar 6, 1836 Santa Anna wins at Alamo Mar 11, 1836 Houston sends smith to check rumors of Alamo. Mar 14, 1836 Word of the fall of Alamo reaches Gonzales. Mar 14, 1836 Smith returns, delivering Santa Anna's quote. Mar 24, 1836 Goliad falls to Mexico, by general Urrea. Apr 21, 1836 Battle of San Jacinto, Texans gain independence.