True Texas History
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It is often said that Texas history is "a whole other country." If you have ever wondered why Texans are so proud of their State, then this page and book will explain it to you. The author does not shy away from the sometimes painful and sad events in Texas' past, and he includes many interesting facts, insights and connections in his book--facts that people outside of Texas might not know, and so
09/18/2024
On this day in the history of our Texas homeland, September 18, 1842, our forces under Mathew Caldwell and Jack Hayes attacked the invading Mexican forces and forced them to end their invasion in the Battle of Salado.
The Battle of the Salado Historical Marker Decisive in Texas history, was fought here, September 18, 1842. (A historical marker located in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas.)
08/17/2024
On this day in the history of our Texas homeland, August 17, 1899, the notorious outlaw, Black Jack Ketchum was captured.
Train Robber – Black Jack Ketchum – Legends of America Thomas Edward 'Black Jack' Ketchum was the leader of the Ketchum gang of train robbers, and the only person in New Mexico hanged for train robbery.
08/07/2024
On this day in the history of our Texas homeland, August 7, 1954, Johnny Cash married Texas native Vivian Liberto. The two met at a roller rink while Johnny was stationed in Texas.
Johnny Cash’s First Wife Was Vivian Liberto. A Documentary Finally Tells Her Story “It’s also quite a slap in the face that the film ‘Walk the Line’ is titled ‘Walk the Line,’ because the truth of the matter is that that song, his first number one hit, was written for…
07/29/2024
On this day in the history of our Texas homeland, July 29, 1926, the preacher J. Frank Norris was indicted on charges of murder. He had been speaking out on many issues and sins that upset people in this early form of
Fire-breathing preacher indicted for murder Find out what happened on this day in Texas history with this free service from the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)
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