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Houston was named general-in-chief of all Texas forces, except those fighting around San Antonio, and Stephen Austin was authorized to travel to the U.S. to gain support for their cause. Edward Burleson , who had been serving as Austin's second-in-command, was elected major general and commander-in-chief of the volunteer army to replace Austin.
Historic Texas from the Air. Austin, TX: University of Texas Press. ISBN 978-0-292-71927-9. Calore, Paul (2014). The Texas Revolution and the U.S.–Mexican War A Concise History. Jefferson, NC: McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-7940-5. Davis, William C (2004). Lone Star Rising: The Revolutionary Birth of the Texas Republic. New York, NY: Free Press.
April 5, 1986 - City takes part in celebration of Texas' Sesquicentennial, 25th Anniversary of NASA, and the Houston International Festival with Rendez-vous Houston concert. At the time it is the largest outdoor concert in history and is entered into the Guinness Book of World Records.
The 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education decision affected Texans for decades. In 1956, for instance, Joseph "Joe" L. Atkins tried to transfer to North Texas State College, but was denied entry.
Hurricane Beryl landing on Texas coast has caused several road closures and delays in the Houston area and beyond. More than 1 million customers have lost power within hours of Beryl's landfall ...
Houston-Austin coach begins operating. [2] Austin Lyceum active. [3] French Legation built. [1] 1842 – Texas seat of government relocated from Austin to Houston. [1] 1845 – Austin becomes part of the new U.S. state of Texas. [2] 1846 – Texas seat of government relocated back to Austin from Houston. [1] 1850 – Population: 3,841. [4]
The Smokehouse Creek Fire in the Texas Panhandle has grown to be the state's second-largest since it began Monday. ... Texas fires map: Track wildfires as Smokehouse Creek blaze engulfs 500,000 acres.
The Texas Triangle is a region of Texas that contains the state's five largest cities and is home to over half of the state's population. The Texas Triangle is formed by the state's four main urban centers, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, connected by Interstate 45, Interstate 10, and Interstate 35.