Texas History

1832 – In Velasco, Mexican forces surrendered to Texans. On June 26, Texans that were transporting a cannon from Brazoria to Anahuac were challenged by Mexican […]

1919 – The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified by the Texas Senate. The amendment guaranteed women the right to vote. The Texas […]

1874 – In what is now Hutchinson County, a party of about 700 Plains Indians attacked a buffalo hunters’ camp. The battle became known as the […]

1832 – The Battle of Valesco began. The resulting casualties were the first in Texas’ relations with Mexico. The Mexicans surrendered several days later. 1922 – In […]

1601 – Spanish explorer Juan de Oñate began an expedition in search of riches. The search took him across the Texas Panhandle. 20140623 1819 – A provisional […]