texas history By jondisdino Jan 1, 1899 Coldest spot -23 in tulio and seminole Dec 14, 1899 Coldest spot Record -23 degrees Fahrenheit Jan 1, 1936 Hottest spot 120 Fahrenheit in Seymour and monahans Jan 1, 1956 Driest place Wink Dec 14, 1973 Wettest place Clarksville received 109.4 inches Dec 14, 2016 Longest river The Rio grande runs 1,896 miles