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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024 Remember the Alamo! On this day in 1835, Mexican forces led by General Santa Anna began laying siege to the Alamo. Two hundred defenders held the … Continue reading Friday, February 23, 2024
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024 Howdy Y’all! On this day in 1819, the U.S. renounced its claim to Texas in the Adams-Onís Treaty. Secretary of State John Quincy Adams negotiated the … Continue reading Thursday, February 22, 2024
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1943, women of the newly-created Women’s Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) squadron began training in Sweetwater, Texas. Over a thousand female pilots … Continue reading Wednesday, February 21, 2024
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1871, Texas Governor Edmund Davis imposed Martial Law in Walker County—following rampant lawlessness during the reconstruction period. (See the Full Story) … Continue reading Tuesday, February 20, 2024
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2024 Happy Presidents Day! On this day in 1846, the American flag was raised over the Texas capital—initiating the first state legislature after Texas joined the United … Continue reading Monday, February 19th, 2024
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2024 Mornin’ y’all! On this day in 1899, the small town of Tulia experienced the coldest temperature in state history at -23° Fahrenheit. This was part of … Continue reading Monday, February 12, 2024
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1836, William Harrison and his company of Mounted Tennessee Volunteers, including Davy Crockett, arrived at San Antonio de Béxar to help … Continue reading Friday, February 9, 2024
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
