December 23rd in 1820, Moses Austin arrived in Texas with the goal of obtaining a grant from the Mexican government to bring 300 families to settle a colony in Texas. This marked the beginning of an influx of settlers to the region, which would eventually lead to Texas becoming an independent republic.
In 1879, the Texas militia company known as the Roberts Rifles was organized in Nueces County. This was a significant moment in the state’s military history and reflects the long-standing tradition of Texans taking pride in their military service.
One particularly notorious event in Texas history took place in 1927 in Cisco, TX. The Santa Clause Bank Robbery at the First National Bank resulted in the deaths of two policemen and the injury of two robbers. The robbers were eventually captured in Graham, TX, several days later.
Another important milestone in Texas history occurred in 1949 when Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple, TX, transitioned into a nonprofit hospital foundation. This move would have far-reaching implications for healthcare in the state.
Finally, in 1974, famed musician Elvis Presley flew back to Memphis through Amarillo, TX, after a trip to Palm Springs.