In 1926, the first producing oil well in Ector County was brought in on the W.E. Connell Ranch, signifying the beginning of the state’s booming oil industry. Five years later, in 1931, a temporary Texas Centennial Commission was appointed to prepare for the 1936 centennial celebration of Texas’ independence from Mexico.
Fast forward to more recent history, 2014 saw several records being broken by the Dallas Cowboys. DeMarco Murray set the single-season franchise record for rushing yards, surpassing Emmitt Smith’s record, while Dez Bryant set the single-season franchise record for touchdown receptions in a season, surpassing Terrell Owens’ record. In the same year, Tony Romo extended his NFL record to 41 consecutive road games with at least one touchdown pass.