The Republic of Texas declared independence from Mexico during the Texas Revolution.
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The Texas City industrial incident occurred, killing 536 people.
Texaco was formed.
14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed was arrested at school after bringing in a homemade clock, which was mistaken for a bomb.
A male cheerleader shot and killed four people, and injured four more at two locations in Dallas, Texas.
The Battle of the Alamo began in San Antonio, Texas.
