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The Americans were fighting the Mexicans in the Alamo
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Texas is officially named the Republic of Texas
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Texas becomes a U.S. state
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Texas secedes from the Union
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Texas joins the Confederacy after leaving the Union
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An enormous geyser of oil exploded from a drilling site near Beaumont, TX
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The first female governor, named "Ma" Ferguson is sworn into office
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Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civl Rights Act
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Sandra Day O'Connor is sworn into office by Chief Justice Warren Burger
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The San Antonio Spurs win their 3rd championship
