Texas’ Historical Milestones On This Day February 26th

On February 26th, various significant events occurred in Texas history. In 1963, the Dallas Texans, an American Football League franchise, changed their name to the Chiefs as the team relocated to Kansas City under the ownership of Lamar Hunt. This marked a new chapter for the team and its fans.

In 1998, a Texas jury made a controversial decision by rejecting an $11 million lawsuit brought by Texas cattlemen against Oprah Winfrey. The cattlemen blamed Winfrey for a price drop after she made an on-air comment about mad-cow disease. This case sparked debates and discussions about the influence of media personalities on industries.

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