Texas became the 28th state to join the United States of America.
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First shots of the Texas Revolution fired in the Battle of Gonzales.
Trio inventors were granted the patent to the ATM.
Winter Storm Uri caused blackouts and killed 82 people in Texas & northern Mexico.
The first Whole Foods store opened in Austin, Texas, US.
Blue Origin's New Shepherd rocket successfully launched on its 14th flight from Launch Site One, Texas.
