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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
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
