1. In 1835, the Consultation of 1835 was held in San Felipe de Austin. This meeting was important in the history of Texas as it led to the writing of the Texas Declaration of Independence and the start of the Texas Revolution against Mexico.

2. On December 3, 1837, the Republic of Texas officially recognized the legitimacy of the Cherokee Nation, granting them a land grant along the Sabine River. This decision was made after a delegation of Cherokee leaders met with then-president of Texas, Sam Houston.

3. The first issue of The Galveston Tribune, one of the oldest newspapers in Texas, was published on December 3, 1874. The Tribune is still in print today and is one of the largest newspapers in the state.

4. On December 3, 1910, the first formal meeting of the Texas State Federation of Labor was held in Houston. The Federation was instrumental in pushing for better working conditions and improving the lives of workers across the state.

5. In 1944, construction on the world's largest synthetic rubber plant began in Port Neches, Texas. This plant played a crucial role in the World War II effort, producing more than 180,000 tons of synthetic rubber annually to support Allied forces.