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Alamo ‘Victory or Death’ letter plaque unveiled at Midland County Courthouse

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Katelyn Carlock, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · June 30, 2026 · 1 min read

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A bronze plaque has been unveiled at the Midland County Courthouse. The plaque features a letter written by Lt. Col. William B. Travis during the 1836 siege of the Alamo.

The letter is known for its phrase "Victory or Death". It is now on permanent display at the courthouse.

Further details about the unveiling ceremony, including participants, can be found through KOSA CBS7.

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Category: Local · Published: June 30, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 1 min

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Source published	Jun 30, 2026
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Alamo ‘Victory or Death’ letter plaque unveiled at Midland County Courthouse

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