On January 9th, several significant events in Texas history took place. In 1836, after being unsuccessful in his attempt for a fourth term as a Tennessee representative in the U.S. Congress, Davy Crockett wrote a letter expressing his intention to go to Texas. Tragically, just two months later, he was killed in the battle of the Alamo. This event marked a pivotal moment in Texas’s fight for independence.
In 1892, fourteen scientists came together to establish the first Texas Academy of Science at the University of Texas. The academy’s primary objective was to conduct research and provide reports on various scientific issues that were presented by the state. This initiative marked a significant step in advancing scientific knowledge and research within the state of Texas.
Another notable event in Texas history occurred in 1907, when Cordelia Sloan married Robert Duke, who later became the general manager of the XIT ranch. What makes this marriage particularly interesting is that Cordelia went on to become the first female game warden in Texas during the 1920s, breaking barriers and paving the way for women in law enforcement roles.