Texas' Historical Milestones On This Day June 11th

On June 11th, 1865, the Texas State Treasury in Austin was robbed. The brazen thieves made off with around $17,000 before fleeing to Mt. Bonnell. Despite their efforts, only one robber was eventually caught and brought to justice.

Nearly 70 years later, on June 11th, 1936, a much more celebratory event took place in Texas history. President Franklin Roosevelt and Governor James Allred attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Texas Memorial Museum. The museum finally opened its doors to the public on January 15th, 1939, and has since become a beloved institution in the Lone Star State.

One thing that Texans take great pride in is the state's no-nonsense stance on crime. As famously stated by comedian Ron White, "In Texas, we have the death penalty, and we use it. That's right. If you come to Texas and kill somebody, we will kill you back." While this sentiment might seem harsh to some, it's indicative of Texas' no-nonsense approach to justice.