Today in Texas History marks significant events that have shaped the state over the years. On February 28, 1845, the United States Congress passed a bill authorizing the annexation of the Republic of Texas. This decision was signed by U.S. President John Tyler on March 1, officially bringing Texas into the Union.
In 1948, in San Angelo, twenty-three women came together to establish the Girls Rodeo Association, which would later evolve into the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association. This marked a significant moment in the history of women in rodeo sports.
In 1993, a tragic incident occurred when U.S. Federal agents raided the compound of an armed religious cult in Waco, TX. The ATF had planned to arrest the leader of the Branch Davidians, David Koresh, on federal firearms charges. This led to a 51-day standoff and resulted in the deaths of four agents and six Davidians.