In 1772, King Charles III of Spain formally issued the New Regulations for Presidios. This document outlined the rules and regulations for the defense and administration of Spanish military garrisons in Texas. The presidios played a crucial role in protecting Spanish settlements and maintaining control over the region.
Fast forward to 1966, when John Hill Westbrook made history as the first black student to play varsity football in the Southwest Conference. Westbrook, hailing from Groesbeck, Texas, donned the Baylor University jersey and shattered racial barriers in the world of collegiate sports. His achievement paved the way for future black athletes to thrive in the Southwest Conference and beyond.
In more recent history, on September 10, 2013, Flextronics opened its new manufacturing facility in North Texas. The facility served as the final assembly and customization hub for Motorola Mobility’s Moto X smartphone. Notably, the Moto X was the first smartphone to be designed, engineered, and assembled in the United States. This represented a significant shift in an industry dominated by overseas manufacturing.
To delve deeper into the Texan spirit, we turn to a historic quote from Mexican Colonel Pedro Delgado. He vividly described the Battle of San Jacinto, which took place on April 21, 1836. Delgado recounted that at a crucial moment in the battle, the bugler’s signal marked the enemy’s advance on their right wing. The Battle of San Jacinto was a turning point in the Texas Revolution, leading to the ultimate defeat of the Mexican forces and the establishment of the Republic of Texas.