Thursday, January 1

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The Dawn of a New Era: April 7, 2000, and the Houston Astros First Opening Day at Enron Field

By Mike AcostaApril 7, 2025

April 7, 2000, wasn’t just another day in Houston—it was the day the Astros turned the page on 35 years…

Texas Joins the Union: December 29, 1845 and Its Historic Journey

By Mike AcostaDecember 29, 2025

Texas’s path from Mexican rule to the Republic and U.S. statehood was forged by settlers, Tejanos, and iconic battles. From Stephen Austin’s colonies to the Alamo and San Jacinto, the struggle shaped national debates over slavery and expansion, culminating in annexation on December 29, 1845.