October 16th in 1829, the Guerrero Decree made its way to Texas. This decree was met with opposition from Ramón Músquiz, the political chief of the Department of Texas, as it violated colonization laws that guaranteed the security of settlers’ persons and property. Músquiz withheld its publication in order to protect the rights of the settlers.
Jumping ahead to 1909, a historic meeting took place in El Paso between the U.S. and Mexican presidents. This meeting brought together William Howard Taft and Porfirio Diaz, marking a significant moment in U.S.-Mexican relations.
In 1916, San Antonio witnessed the organization of the Pan American Round Table. This organization aimed to foster friendship and understanding among the countries of the Western Hemisphere and played a crucial role in promoting international cooperation.
Moving closer to the present day, 1987 saw a remarkable rescue operation in Midland, TX. Jessica McClure, a young girl, had fallen into an abandoned well and became trapped for a harrowing 58 hours. Rescuers worked tirelessly to free her, and their efforts were ultimately successful, saving McClure’s life.
However, not all events in Texas history are positive. In 1991, a tragedy occurred when George Hennard crashed his truck into a Luby’s Cafeteria in Killeen, TX. Hennard then began a shooting rampage, taking the lives of 23 people before ending his own.