Texas' Historical Milestones On This Day May 14th

On May 14, 1836, General Antonio López de Santa Anna and Texas provisional president David Burnett signed two Treaties of Velasco ending the Texas Revolution. These treaties granted Texas independence from Mexico, but Mexico did not recognize it. The boundary of Texas was not officially determined until the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in 1848 at the end of the Mexican War.

In 1839, a group led by Manuel Flores killed four members of a party of surveyors between Seguin and San Antonio. Fortunately, on May 17, the Texas Rangers caught up with the group and routed them.

Texas Germans made a declaration against slavery at the annual Staats-Saengerfest (State Singers' Festival) on May 14-15, 1854. This declaration was seen as a significant milestone in the fight against slavery.

In 1888, a week-long celebration was held in Austin to dedicate the Capitol building. However, the building was not officially accepted by the Capitol Board until December 6 of that year.

On May 14, 1984, President Reagan met with Mexican American business and civic leaders from the border area of Texas to discuss trade and investment.

Red Adair, an American cowboy, oil well firefighter, and businessman, once said, "I've traveled all over the world, but I don't think there is any place better than Texas."

From its fight for independence to its dedication to improving trade and investment, Texas has always been a state of resilience and growth.

More historical facts about Texas tomorrow!