Texas History
1755 - Near San Antonio, the stone church at Mission Concepción was dedicated.
1857 - Bee County was formed from portions of San Patricio, Goliad, Refugio, Live Oak, and Karnes counties.
1914 - The Southwest Intercollegiate Athletic Conference was created. It later became known as the Southwest Conference.
1943 - Captain John A.E. Bergstrom was killed at Clark Field, Philippine Islands. He was the first World War II casualty from Austin, TX. Austin Bergstrom International Airport was named after him.
| Texas is a blend of valor and swagger. - Carl Sandburg |
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