A renewed spirit of preservation and pride is sweeping through East Texas as the Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT) reestablish their presence in the region, centered on Nacogdoches – the historic seat of Spanish and later Mexican authority in early East Texas.
What began in late 2023 as conversations about the lack of SRT activity in Northeast Texas has evolved into a wide-reaching campaign to reconnect the region with its foundational role in Texas independence.
That movement took formal shape at the Northeast Texas SRT Planning Event on July 2, 2024, held at the Fredonia Hotel. Led by SRT Treasurer General Ken Raney and Piney Woods District Representative Larry Lucas, the event brought together SRT and local leaders, including First Vice President General Mike Wilson, KSJ, Second Vice President General Jeff Corbin, KSJ, Nacogdoches County Judge Greg Sowell, and other regional stakeholders. Their mission: evaluate historical activity in the region and explore the feasibility of establishing a permanent SRT presence and an annual national event in the area.
