September 27th 1835, a significant event occurred that would ultimately spark the Texas Revolution. Domingo de Ugartechea, a Mexican military commander, dispatched Francisco de Castañeda and 100 dragoons to retrieve a cannon at Gonzalez. Little did he know that this would lead to the Battle of Gonzalez on October 2, which is considered the opening battle of the Texas Revolution.
Jumping forward to 1846, a Mexican justice of the peace in New Mexico arrested James Wiley Magoffin and four others as spies. This incident sheds light on the complex relationship between Mexico and the United States during that period.
Moving on to more modern times, in 1948, a significant milestone was achieved in Texas with the opening of the first television station. WBAP-TV in Fort Worth began operations, and their first airing was a speech by President Harry Truman. This marked a shift in how Texans consumed news and entertainment, paving the way for the television era.
In 1993, Texas U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison faced indictment on charges that she misused state facilities and employees while she was the Texas state treasurer. However, these charges were later dropped, highlighting the twists and turns of political scandals.
Finally, in 2013, at the State Fair of Texas, a new and improved Big Tex was unveiled. This iconic 55-foot statue has become a symbol of Texan pride and is a beloved attraction at the fair.