1. In 1836, the final battle of the Texas War for Independence was fought at the Battle of Coleto Creek. This battle ended with the surrender of the Texan forces, including James Fannin and his men, who were subsequently executed by Mexican troops.

2. On March 26, 1845, Texas was officially admitted into the Union as the 28th state. This event marked the end of Texas' period as an independent republic and the beginning of its status as a state in the United States of America.

3. The Texas League of Women Voters was founded on March 26, 1919, following passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The League remains active to this day, advocating for voter education and engagement.

4. In 1979, the nuclear power plant at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania experienced a partial meltdown. Texas was one of several states that saw a dramatic increase in demand for coal and natural gas as a result of concerns about nuclear energy.

5. On March 26, 2018, a series of severe storms and tornadoes swept through parts of Texas, causing widespread damage and claiming several lives. The storms were part of a larger weather system that also affected other parts of the southern United States.