Cole Strehlow

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1910, a Brewster County grand jury revealed the Progress City swindle, in which the Progress City Town Site Company sold lots … Continue reading Thursday, February 8, 2024

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1853, the town of Seguin became officially incorporated by the state. Originally named Walnut Springs in the 1830s, the founders chose to … Continue reading Wednesday, February 7, 2024

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1879, the first Czech newspaper was published in Texas. For just over ten years, The Texan reflected the unique influence of Czech … Continue reading Tuesday, February 6, 2024

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1955, renowned herpetologist Martin Crimmins died in San Antonio. He’s best known for his snakebite treatments: after innoculating himself with serum … Continue reading Monday, February 5, 2024

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1874, the Ursuline Academy opened its doors for young women of all denominations—regardless of race or nationality. It’s the oldest Catholic … Continue reading Friday, February 2, 2024

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1882, the first ground was broken for the new state Capitol in Austin. In order to finance the project, three million … Continue reading Thursday, February 1, 2024

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1859, the historic Menger Hotel opened its doors in San Antonio. The lodging is on the National Register of Historic Places and has accommodated figures … Continue reading Wednesday, January 31, 2024

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1862, Leonard Pierce began assisting refugees who fled Texas during the Civil War. As a U.S. Consul in Matamoros, Mexico, Pierce successfully … Continue reading Tuesday, January 30th, 2024

MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1861, Texas voted to officially secede from the United States—becoming the seventh state to join the Confederacy. After losing the war, … Continue reading Monday, January 29th, 2024

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1945, Audie Murphy was awarded the Medal of Honor for repelling a German tank assault in France. Hailing from Farmersville, the … Continue reading Friday, January 26th, 2024