Texas' Historical Milestones On This Day July 22nd

On July 22, 1760. The Presidio del Norte, located in present-day Ojinaga, Chihuahua, was completed. Presidios were forts established by the Spanish as a means of protecting their territories. Presidio del Norte played a crucial role in guarding the Spanish settlements and trade routes in the region.

Moving forward to July 22, 1887, another notable event occurred in the small town of Panhandle, Texas. The Panhandle Herald was published for the first time. The newspaper served as a source of news and information for the local community, keeping them connected and informed about the events happening around them. The Panhandle Herald continues to serve the community to this day.

On July 22, 2009, federal drug agents and Los Angeles police conducted a search at the Houston clinic of Conrad Murray. Murray was Michael Jackson's personal physician at the time of Jackson's death. This event sent shockwaves through the music industry and brought attention to the issue of prescription drug abuse.