Prominently, on August 18th, 1838, the city of Lamar, located in Northeast Texas, was incorporated. Named after the second president of the Republic of Texas, Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar, the city is a historic emblem of Texas’s rich cultural past. Lamar was a famous figure known for his decisive role in the Texas Revolution and his support for education. The city’s establishment marked a crucial phase in the state’s urban expansion.
Furthermore, August 18th, 1992, marked an important milestone for Texas’ justice system with the execution of Justin Lee May. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals had embarked on a groundbreaking endeavor aimed at televising its courtroom proceedings in June 1992, citing greater transparency as a necessity. Following this edict, Justin Lee May’s request for a stay of execution became the first individual case to be televised in Texas. Although the request was denied and May was subsequently executed, the incident highlighted the evolution of Texas’ justice system to a more accountable and transparent.