Cole Strehlow

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

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