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TxStHistAssoc

  1. On this day in 1971, the Conferencia de Mujeres por la Raza, also known as what, started in Houston? #Texashistory ow.ly/aXqGt
  2. on this day in 1923 "black gold" was found on which Texas university campus? ow.ly/aXqD0
  3. How are you celebrating Memorial day?
  4. the U.S. Congress established the United States Border Patrol on this day in what year? #Texashistory #USAhistory ow.ly/aXqyU
  5. #popquiz How many reservoirs are there in Texas? ow.ly/aXqw0
  6. On this day in 1861,who was the Mission Concepción in San Antonio reopened as a training center for? #Texashistory ow.ly/aXqqv
  7. On this day in 1852, which Houston photog advertised that he had succeeded in taking pictures on glass? #Texashistory ow.ly/aXqhG
  8. Need a place to cool of during the Texas summer? Check out these watering holes via @houstonchron ow.ly/aXqfA
  9. the Kansas Daily Commonwealth made the earliest known printed reference to the Chisholm Trail on this day in what year? ow.ly/aXqcP
  10. RT: @texastourism Order your FREE Texas State Travel Guide for places to go & attractions to enjoy. ow.ly/aXqa5
  11. On this day in 1961, Texas voters made John Tower the first Republican senator elected since when? #Texashistory ow.ly/aXq6K
  12. What is the strangest thing you have ever been asked after telling someone you are from Texas?
  13. #didyouknow The National Cowgirl Museum moved to Fort Worth in 1994 ow.ly/aXq3E
  14. On this day in 1975,why did a confrontation occur between union organizers and El Texano Ranch? #Texashistory ow.ly/aXq0z
  15. On this day in 1837, which Alamo fighter's estate placed a notice offering $50 for the return of a slave? #Texashistory ow.ly/aXpVP
  16. John Romulus Brinkley, a controversial medical charlatan, died in San Antonio on this day in what year? #Texashistory ow.ly/aXpU0
  17. What is your favorite Texas based restaurant chain?
  18. On this day in 1933, country music pioneer Jimmie Rodgers died in NYC. Can you name any of his songs? #Texashistory ow.ly/aXpMy
  19. On this day in 1966, Melvin Tolson received the poetry award of the American Academy of Arts and Letters #Texashistory ow.ly/aXpGR
  20. #followfriday Texas fun @texashumor @bestofTexas @statefairofTx @sxsw @TMFood @espndallas