December 30th in 1835, General Santa Anna issued a decree stating that all foreigners who took up arms against the Mexican government would be treated as pirates and shot. This decree highlighted the tensions and conflicts that were brewing between Texas and Mexico during this time period.
In 1880, a high-profile trial took place in Jefferson, TX, where Abraham Rothschild was acquitted of murder in the infamous “Diamond Bessie” case. This case captivated the nation and the acquittal had a lasting impact on the legal system in Texas.
In 1938, San Antonio mayor Charles K. Quin was indicted for misapplication of funds, shedding light on political corruption and misconduct in the state.