September 15th In 1829, Mexican President Vicente R. Guerrero issued the Guerrero Decree, which abolished slavery throughout the Republic of Mexico, except for the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. This decree was a significant step towards the eventual abolition of slavery in Mexico, and it marked a turning point in the fight for freedom and equality.
Moving forward to 1858, we find the southern route of the Butterfield Overland Mail crossing Texas. This route was a crucial transportation link between St. Louis, Missouri, and the West Coast. However, the service was discontinued in 1861 when the contract was modified to move the route northward out of the state.
Jumping ahead to 1883, the University of Texas opened its doors and welcomed its first batch of new students. This institution has since become one of the leading universities in the country, known for its excellence in academics and research.
In a tragic turn of events in 1896, a publicity stunt by the Katy Railroad resulted in the death of three people. The stunt involved deliberately crashing two trains and was a devastating accident that shed light on the dangers of reckless behavior.
In more recent history, in 1999, a gunman opened fire at the Wedgewood Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas, killing seven people before turning the gun on himself. This tragic event shook the entire state and highlighted the importance of strengthened security measures.
Lastly, in 2011, it was announced that the Dallas Stars hockey team had signed an agreement to sell the franchise to Vancouver businessman Tom Gaglardi. To facilitate the sale, the Dallas Stars commenced a voluntary chapter 11 bankruptcy case.