October 25th In 1835, Emily West, famously known as the “Yellow Rose of Texas,” signed a contract in New York to work as a housekeeper for James Morgan’s hotel in Texas. Her name and story have become emblematic in the state’s history.
Jumping ahead to 1886, the Texas State Fair kicked off in north Dallas on a portion of John Cole’s farm. This annual event has evolved over time and merged with the Dallas Exposition, ultimately becoming known as the State Fair of Texas.
In another significant development, Santa Fe dispatched its inaugural train from Plainview, TX, in 1909, marking an important moment in the state’s transportation history.
Moving forward to 1981, Mel Renfro, a legendary football player, was inducted into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor, cementing his place as one of the franchise’s all-time greats.
Additionally, in 2005, the first World Series game was held in Texas, with the Chicago White Sox facing off against the Houston Astros. The game ended with a 7-5 victory for the White Sox and became the longest in World Series history, lasting an astonishing 5 hours and 41 minutes.