Cole Strehlow

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1839, the Republic of Texas legislature ratified the Texas coat of arms—featuring a five-pointed star on a blue background bordered by … Continue reading Thursday, January 25th, 2024

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1871, Texas cowboy Britton Johnson died after defending his men from a Kiowa war party. Johnson was already a legend for successfully … Continue reading Wednesday, January 24th, 2024

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1691, Spain appointed Terán de los Ríos as the first governor of Coahuíla y Tejas—modern-day Texas. After his appointment, Terán received orders … Continue reading Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1837, The Laura became the first steamboat to reach Houston. It would later see action during the first naval battle of … Continue reading Monday, January 22nd, 2024

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2024 Howdy! On this date in 1858, the German Free School Association of Austin became the first school in Austin charted by the Texas legislature. Today, it’s … Continue reading Friday, January 19th, 2023

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024 Howdy! On this date in 1887, Evan Jones was elected president of the Texas Farmers’ Alliance. He later became the president of the Farmers’ and Laborers’ … Continue reading Thursday, January 18th, 2024

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2024 Howdy! On this date in 1929, the famous comic-strip character Popeye made his first appearance in the small Texas city of Victoria. The Victoria Advocate was the … Continue reading Wednesday, January 17th, 2024

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024 Howdy! On this date in 1897, the Bethlehem congregation was established in Lund, Texas, a settlement founded by Swedish immigrants in the late 1880s. The community … Continue reading Tuesday, January 16th, 2024

MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1841, the Houston/Austin Turnpike Company was granted a charter by The Republic of Texas to construct a road between Austin and Houston. … Continue reading Monday, January 15th, 2024

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2024 Howdy!  Here is our fourth edition of The Texas Flyover.  How are we doing?  We would love for you to reply to this email and give us your feedback. … Continue reading Friday, January 12th, 2024