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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
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1876, Texas ratified its final constitution—making it the sixth constitution since the state declared independence from Mexico. Even though this document has … Continue reading Thursday, February 15, 2024
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024 Hats off to this fine Wednesday! On this day in 1882, the Southern Pacific Railroad established the town of Valentine, Texas. Once founded, the town became … Continue reading Wednesday, February 14, 2024
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024 Mornin’ y’all! On this day in 1943, the first training group of aerial navigators arrived at the San Marcos Army Air Field. Texas was a major … Continue reading Tuesday, February 13, 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
