December 2nd in Texas history, the town of Peck, located thirty miles north of Houston, was officially renamed Tomball in honor of Thomas Ball. Ball played a pivotal role in bringing the railroad into the community, and his contributions were recognized with the renaming of the town.
In 2010, Texas Governor Rick Perry bestowed a unique honor upon two famous Texans, Chuck Norris and his brother Aaron. The pair were named honorary members of the Texas Rangers law enforcement agency, a prestigious recognition for their contributions to the state.
Two years later, in 2012, Tony Romo made history by passing Troy Aikman for the most career touchdown passes for the Dallas Cowboys. The accomplishment solidified Romo’s place in the storied history of America’s Team.