1. In 1840, the first issue of the "Telegraph and Texas Register" was published. This newspaper played a significant role in keeping the citizens of Texas informed about political events and social news.

2. In 1858, the Texas State Historical Association was founded. Its mission was to promote the research and understanding of Texas history through the publication of historical material and educational programs.

3. In 1860, the Texas state fair was held in Houston for the first time. This event still takes place annually and has become an important part of Texas culture.

4. In 1923, the "Houston Post" newspaper printed a front-page story reporting that a giant lizard had been spotted in the town of New Braunfels. The story, which later proved to be a hoax, became known as the "New Braunfels Lizard."

5. In 2015, the Texas Longhorns football team hired Charlie Strong as their new head coach. This marked the first time that the Longhorns had hired an African American head coach in their history.