November 14th in 1835, a group of individuals led by George Fisher and José Antonio Mexía attempted to assault the Mexican garrison at Tampico after their ship, the Mary Jane, ran aground off the bar of Tampico. Unfortunately, their efforts were unsuccessful, but this event marked a significant moment in the Texas struggle for independence.
Fast forward to 1840, and Texan and English representatives attended the Anglo-Texan Convention in hopes of gaining Mexican recognition of Texas’ independence. However, Mexico refused the invitation and did not attend, ultimately prolonging Texas’ quest for independence.
In 1947, the U.S. Government sold the Big Inch and Little Big Inch pipelines to a private company. These pipelines, which ran from East Texas to the Northeast United States, played a crucial role in the transportation of oil and gas, further contributing to Texas’ position as a leader in the energy sector.
Moving into the 21st century, in 2009, a TCU Horned Frogs football game in Fort Worth drew an impressive attendance of 50,307 for a game against the Utah Utes. This event showcased the enduring passion and support for sports in Texas.