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Alamo ‘Victory or Death’ letter plaque unveiled at Midland County Courthouse
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Katelyn Carlock , KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County has unveiled a bronze plaque featuring Lt. Col. William B. Travis’s “Victory or Death” letter from the 1836 siege of the Alamo, now is on permanent display at the Midland County Courthouse.The unveiling ceremony included:The Midland County Sheriff’s Office H...
Key takeaway Travis’s “Victory or Death” letter from the 1836 siege of the Alamo, now is on permanent display at the Midland County Courthouse.
Why this matters in The Midland
The placement of the "Victory or Death" letter plaque at the Midland County Courthouse adds a significant piece of Texas history to the county's public spaces. As a community rooted in the Permian Basin, Midland's connection to the state's heritage is strengthened by this installation. The ceremony, which included the Midland County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard and a student from Young Women's Leadership Academy, demonstrates the importance of engaging local residents, particularly youth, in the preservation and celebration of Texas history. The fact that Errol Flannery, a descendant of Davy Crockett, participated in the unveiling highlights the personal ties that many Texans have to the Alamo's story. By installing the plaque near the flagpoles, the county has created a visible and accessible tribute to the state's founding principles, making it a point of interest for both locals and visitors to the courthouse.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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What is this story about? MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County has unveiled a bronze plaque featuring Lt. Col. William B. Travis’s “Victory or Death” letter from the 1836 siege of the Alamo, now is on permanent display at the Midland County Courthouse.The unveiling ceremony included:The Midland County Sheriff’s Office H...
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