1. In 1831, Mexican troops marched into Texas to reinforce laws prohibiting immigration from the United States. This event signaled increasing tension between Texan settlers and the Mexican government, ultimately leading to the Texas Revolution.

2. On December 10, 1874, a massive fire broke out in Sherman, Texas, destroying much of the town's business district. The fire was so intense that it could be seen from nearly 100 miles away in Dallas.

3. In 1930, Dallas hosted the first-ever indoor football game between the hometown Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants. The game took place at the Cotton Bowl and drew over 17,000 spectators.

4. On December 10, 1967, the infamous Ice Bowl was played at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers faced off in one of the coldest NFL games ever played. The temperature at kickoff was -15°F, with wind chills reaching -48°F.

5. In 2013, the Texas Department of Transportation opened the new stretch of the Grand Parkway, a 180-mile highway loop around the Houston metro area. The opening of this section, which runs through Montgomery County, marked a significant milestone in the decades-long effort to complete the thoroughfare.