April 8th in 1861 the Texas legislature voted to grant Cynthia Ann Parker, who had been captured by Comanche as a young girl, a league of land and $100 a year for five years. This gesture was a small step towards recognizing and honoring Parker’s unique circumstances. In 1893, ten Texas women issued a call for a statewide woman suffrage convention, leading to the chartering of the Texas Equal Rights Association in Dallas.
Another noteworthy event in Texas history occurred in 1968 when Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Johnson dedicated Padre Island National Seashore, highlighting the state’s commitment to preserving its natural beauty. In more recent history, in 2014, Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks became the 10th all-time highest scorer in the NBA, reaching an impressive 26,714 career points.