1. On November 12, 1835, the Texas Revolutionary Army won the Battle of Lipantitlán near San Patricio, Texas, against the Mexican Army. This victory was crucial in establishing the rebels' power in South Texas and boosting morale for the Texas Revolution.

2. Bob Wills, a famous Texas musician, was born on November 12, 1905, in Kosse, Texas. He is considered the "King of Western Swing" and helped popularize this style of music in the 1930s and 40s.

3. The USS Texas (BB-35), a battleship that served in both World War I and II, was commissioned into the United States Navy on November 12, 1914. The ship is now a museum in La Porte, Texas, and is the only remaining battleship that served in both World Wars.

4. On November 12, 1966, the University of Texas at Arlington was granted full university status, becoming the first public institution of higher education in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area to earn that designation.

5. In 1992, the Texas Historical Commission designated November 12th as "Texas Recycles Day" to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and reducing waste in the state. The campaign encourages Texans to recycle more and waste less, ultimately helping to protect the environment and conserve resources.