Today In Texas History - December 25 1838 - In Matagorda, TX, Episcopal priest Caleb Smith Ives celebrated the Holy Eucharist. It is believed to have been the first time that it had been celebrated in Texas. 1839 - In the Davis Mountains, Kit Carson carved his name and the date on a huge boulder on Sawtooth Mountain. The site was discovered by engineers of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation in 1941. 1871 - The Houston and Texas Central Railway reached Austin. It was the first railroad to enter the capital of Texas. 1917 - About 45 Mexicans crossed the border into Texas and attacked Luke Brites Presidio County Ranch. Three people that arrived on a stage during the raid were murdered. The raiders were driven away several hours later after neighbors and members of the Eighth U.S. Cavalry arrived. thewesternvault
Posted on: Thu, 25 Dec 2014 18:26:12 +0000
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