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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024 Happy Leap Year! On this day in 1988, the small Texas town of Anthony declared itself the Leap Year Capital of the World. Since then, the … Continue reading Thursday, February 29, 2024

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024 Happy Wednesday, Y’all! On this day in 1948, thirty-eight ranching women met in San Angelo to form what’s known today as the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association. It’s … Continue reading Wednesday, February 28, 2024

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 How are y’all doin? On this day in 1907, Gillespie County matriarch Justina Luckenbach died. In the early 1850s, she and her husband, Jacob, founded the German … Continue reading Tuesday, February 27, 2024

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1977, members of the Texas Farm Workers Union marched 420 miles from San Juan to Austin to garner legislative support for collective … Continue reading Monday, February 26, 2024

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024 Happy Friday! On this day in 1927, Arthur Drossaerts was consecrated as the first archbishop of the San Antonio Catholic Archdiocese. He ministered at the San … Continue reading Friday, February 16, 2024