On November 12th in 1860, Henry Black registered his Muleshoe brand in Fannin County, marking the beginning of a legacy that would become synonymous with Texas agriculture. This event would pave the way for the state’s agricultural industry to flourish.
Then, in 1903, Manuel Crespo, a Spanish immigrant, was born. Crespo would go on to make history by becoming Houston’s first Hispanic police officer, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations of Hispanic law enforcement officers in the state.
Three years later, in 1906, William Stallings was appointed as the agricultural agent of Smith County. This appointment was not only significant for Stallings but also for the state of Texas, as he became the first agricultural agent in the state and the United States to serve a single county.
Fast forward to 1915, the Texas Federation of Music Clubs was organized during the annual meeting of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs in Brownwood. This event marked a celebration of musical and cultural expression in the state.
Finally, in 2009, the state was rocked by tragedy when Maj. Nidal Hasan was charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder for the shooting spree at Fort Hood, where he killed 13 people and wounded 28 others. This event served as a reminder of the challenges and struggles that the state has faced over the years.