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On this day in 1699, San Juan Bautista Mission was founded and so named in honor of the feast day of St. John. What's your favorite Texas mission?

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Recent adoption through the TSHA Great Texas Land Rush ~~ Crockett (Houston County): Adopted by: Actress LaKira Patton Message: In honor of Cowboy L.D. Patton bit.ly/40po5oQ ~~ Adopt your piece of Texas today -- landrush.texasalmanac.com

On this day in 1922, legendary Texas fiddler Alexander (Eck) Robertson, along with fiddler Henry C. Gilliland, made what most country music historians consider the first commercial recordings of country music. Robertson set the trend for future performers.

🗓️ July 1, 1898: TR leads the Rough Riders in the charge up Kettle Hill, then San Juan Hill—on foot, under fire. It was the “great day of my life,” he said. History agreed. 🇺🇸🐎 #OnThisDay #TRPL #RoughRiders #SanJuanHill

On this day in 1879, John Jacob (Jake) Atz, baseball player and manager, was born in Washington, D.C. He is generally considered the greatest baseball manager in Texas League history. Share this post with a fellow baseball fan! ⚾️

On this day in 1863, Hood's Texas Brigade became a major participant in the battle of Gettysburg. The brigade had been organized in 1861 in Richmond, VA. It was composed of the First, Fourth and Fifth Texas Infantry regiments, the only Texas troops to fight in the Eastern Theater

On this day in 1964, Natural Bridge Caverns, the largest known cavern in Texas, was opened to the public. The cavern was discovered on March 27, 1960, by four spelunkers who were students at St. Mary's University in San Antonio. So cool, Natural Bridge Caverns !

Happy Fourth of July! We will be closed today in observance of Independence Day. Our office will be open regular hours on Monday. Stay safe, partners! 🤠

On this day in 1995, Luckenbach, Texas, where "Everybody is Somebody," was the site of Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic. The event drew thousands to the "town," which at that time had a population of three. #Happy4thOfJuly

On this day in 1835, the Municipality of Gonzales passed resolutions of loyalty to Mexico, thanks to the influence of the mysterious Edward Gritten. Gritten, supposedly an Englishman and a long-time resident of Mexico, first visited Texas in 1834 as secretary to Juan N. Almonte.

On this day in 1911, San Jacinto veteran Alfonso Steele died. In November 1835 the Kentucky native had joined Captain Daggett's company of volunteers bound for Texas to aid in the revolution. Learning that the Alamo had fallen, they joined Houston's army.

On this day in 1839, Mirabeau B. Lamar, president of the Republic of Texas wrote to Colita, chief of the Coushatta Indians, expressing regret over conflicts between Indians and settlers. The event is notable because it marked a sharp divergence from Lamar's general Indian policy.