the media can completely shape the public opinion of a new issue
The media can perpetuate a certain narrative over and over again, which would most likely intensify the opinion of their audiences to a certain way of thinking. They can also present a news in different way which make a certain individuals look unfavourable over the others, and shape public opinion toward the issue that presented by those individuals.
On April 21st, 1836 the Battle of San Jacinto ended, and under Sam Houston the Texans successfully defeated General Santa Anna. This final victory secured the independence of Texas as a republic!