On this day February 22nd was the signing of the Adams-Onis Treaty in 1819, which renounced the United States’ claim to Texas and established boundaries with Mexico. However, Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain and Spain’s refusal to recognize the boundary line complicated the situation, leading to further conflicts.
In 1836, Mexican soldier Nepomuceno Navarro left the Mexican army to join Juan N. Seguin’s company of Tejanos, serving as the rear guard for General Houston’s army. This event speaks to the complex loyalties and allegiances during the Texas Revolution.
Fast forward to 1963, and we see a significant sports-related event as Lamar Hunt, owner of the American Football League franchise Dallas Texans, agreed to relocate the team to Kansas City and rename it the Chiefs. This move would have a lasting impact on the sports landscape in both Texas and Kansas City.
In addition to these events, Texas also saw the implementation of the Connally Hot Oil Act in 1935, aimed at protecting commerce and conserving domestic crude-oil deposits.