| Vol 8, No 17 | January 17, 1928 | Tuesday Evening |
(1971) 
On this date in 1971, the Dallas Cowboys in their first ever trip to the Superbowl, are defeated by the Baltimore Colts. Baltimore held the Cowboys and quarterback Craig Morton scoreless the entire second half while scoring 10 in the 4th quarter (the final field goal in the last seconds), to defeat the Cowboys 16-13.
(1928)
On this date in 1928, The Times Reporter out of Zanesville, Ohio reported the story of the Eastland County horned toad that emerged from the sealed cornerstone of the 1897 courthouse that was being demolished. Named "Old Rip" after Rip Van Winkle, the horned toad toured the country, even meeting the President of the United States. When Old Rip died later, an autopsy was performed and he was laid in an open casket and placed on public view.
(1821)
On this date in 1821, Moses Austin, father of Stephen F Austin, received approval for a Grant to settle 300 Families in Texas. Moses died six months later before settling any families.
(1836)
On this date in 1836, Commander of the Texas forces, General Sam Houston, ordered Colonel Jim Bowie, commander of a group of Texas volunteers, to go to San Antonio and destroy any fortifications there, denying their use by the approaching Mexican Army. Shortly after Bowie arrived, Colonel William Travis of the Texas army arrived with orders instead to defend San Antonio at all costs. Making a stand to defend the town suited Col Travis better than retreating, so Travis and Bowie remained to defend the city with the small force they had against an overwhelming force headed in their direction.