Friday, January 2, 2026



Today in Texas History


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1883 - The residents of Abilene voted to incorporate. On October 23, 1883 the city became the county seat.

1888 - The Daily-Times Herald published its first issue after the merger of the two Dallas newspapers, the Daily Times and the Daily Herald.

2002 - Mike Madano (Dallas Stars) scored his 400th career NHL goal. Madano became only the fourth United States-born player to reach 400 goals.

2003 - It was announced that Bill Parcels would be the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.




Texas Quote

Texas will again lift it's head and stand among the nations. It ought to do so, for no country upon the globe can compare with it in natural advantages.
- Sam Houston, President of the Republic of Texas





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