1. Texas Declaration of Independence: On May 24, 1836, a group of delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence, officially severing ties with Mexico and establishing the Republic of Texas.

2. First Black Woman Elected to Statewide Office: On May 24, 1994, Irma Rangel became the first Black woman in Texas history to win a statewide election. She was elected to the Texas State Board of Education, where she served for five years.

3. Tornado Outbreak: On May 24, 1996, a series of tornadoes swept through north Texas, killing three people and causing millions of dollars in damage. One of the tornadoes was classified as an F5, the highest rating on the Fujita scale.

4. Major League Baseball Returns to Texas: On May 24, 1972, the Texas Rangers played their first game at Arlington Stadium, marking the return of Major League Baseball to Texas for the first time since 1961.

5. Battle of Owen's Creek: On May 24, 1838, a group of Republic of Texas soldiers under the command of Captain William S. Fisher engaged a band of Cherokee warriors at Owen's Creek. The battle lasted for several hours and resulted in the deaths of several soldiers and Cherokee warriors.