Houstorian
@houstorian.bsky.social
Telling the story of Houston.
Today in 1861, the Texas Convention elects to secede, but Unionist governor Sam Houston disagrees.
February 1, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Today in 1861, the Texas Convention elects to secede, but Unionist governor Sam Houston disagrees.
Today in 1961, Harris County voters approve $22 million for a sports dome, for a yet-to-named expansion baseball team.
January 31, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Today in 1961, Harris County voters approve $22 million for a sports dome, for a yet-to-named expansion baseball team.
Today in 1946, Downtown's Petroleum Club is chartered.
January 31, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Today in 1946, Downtown's Petroleum Club is chartered.
Today in 2018, James Harden breaks Calvin Murphy’s Houston Rockets record for most points in a game, scoring 60 in a win over Orlando, and accomplishes the first 60-point triple double in @nba.com history.
January 30, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Today in 2018, James Harden breaks Calvin Murphy’s Houston Rockets record for most points in a game, scoring 60 in a win over Orlando, and accomplishes the first 60-point triple double in @nba.com history.
Today in 2017, @mlb.com orders the @cardinals.com to pay the Astros $2M and give them their top two draft picks for hacking Astros' scouting data.
January 30, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Today in 2017, @mlb.com orders the @cardinals.com to pay the Astros $2M and give them their top two draft picks for hacking Astros' scouting data.
Today in 1956, Memorial Drive opens from Downtown all the way to Shepherd, with no stoplights.
January 30, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Today in 1956, Memorial Drive opens from Downtown all the way to Shepherd, with no stoplights.
Today in 1952, the first Salt Grass Trail Ride begins in Brenham, en route to the Houston Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exposition. @houstonrodeo.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Today in 1952, the first Salt Grass Trail Ride begins in Brenham, en route to the Houston Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exposition. @houstonrodeo.bsky.social
Today in 1923, the new $1 million Majestic Theatre opens Downtown.
January 29, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Today in 1923, the new $1 million Majestic Theatre opens Downtown.
Today in 2018, Houston Symphony wins their first Grammy, for Best Opera Recording, with former Music Director Hans Graf (conductor/producer), Brad Sayles (producer), and Anne Schwanewilms & Roman Trekel (principal soloists).
January 28, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Today in 2018, Houston Symphony wins their first Grammy, for Best Opera Recording, with former Music Director Hans Graf (conductor/producer), Brad Sayles (producer), and Anne Schwanewilms & Roman Trekel (principal soloists).
Today in 1986, the space shuttle Challenger explodes after takeoff, killing the crew of seven.
January 28, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Today in 1986, the space shuttle Challenger explodes after takeoff, killing the crew of seven.
Today in 1840, the Chamber of Commerce is founded. @GHPartnership
January 28, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Today in 1840, the Chamber of Commerce is founded. @GHPartnership
Today in 2017, the Texas Historical Commission votes to designate the Astrodome a State Antiquities Landmark.
January 27, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Today in 2017, the Texas Historical Commission votes to designate the Astrodome a State Antiquities Landmark.
Today in 1961, following African Americans fighting for and winning desegregation of public libraries in 1953 and city buses in 1954, city hall is quietly desegregated.
January 27, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Today in 1961, following African Americans fighting for and winning desegregation of public libraries in 1953 and city buses in 1954, city hall is quietly desegregated.
Today in 1839, the Texas legislature grants a charter for Houston co-founder Augustus Allen’s Houston and Brazos Rail Road Company. However, serious railway construction would not start locally until the 1850s.
January 26, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Today in 1839, the Texas legislature grants a charter for Houston co-founder Augustus Allen’s Houston and Brazos Rail Road Company. However, serious railway construction would not start locally until the 1850s.
Today in 1915, Independence Heights, the first African-American municipality in Texas, is incorporated north of Houston.
January 25, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Today in 1915, Independence Heights, the first African-American municipality in Texas, is incorporated north of Houston.
Today in 2026, University of Houston men’s basketball guard Kingston Flemings sets a school single game scoring record for a freshman, with 42 points against Texas Tech. @uh.edu
January 24, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Today in 2026, University of Houston men’s basketball guard Kingston Flemings sets a school single game scoring record for a freshman, with 42 points against Texas Tech. @uh.edu
Today in 2005, Freedmen's Town's landmark Bethel Baptist Church suffers a catastrophic fire.
January 24, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Today in 2005, Freedmen's Town's landmark Bethel Baptist Church suffers a catastrophic fire.
Today in 1848, Sam Houston is sworn in to his first full term as US Senator from Texas.
January 24, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Today in 1848, Sam Houston is sworn in to his first full term as US Senator from Texas.
Today in 2002, Enron CEO & chairman Ken Lay finally resigns, following angry calls from Wall Street.
January 23, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Today in 2002, Enron CEO & chairman Ken Lay finally resigns, following angry calls from Wall Street.
Today in 1837, the steamship Laura, the first to travel Buffalo Bayou up to Allen’s Landing, arrives in Houston, proving that the new town could have a navigable port.
January 22, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Today in 1837, the steamship Laura, the first to travel Buffalo Bayou up to Allen’s Landing, arrives in Houston, proving that the new town could have a navigable port.
Today in 2015, City Council approves a Botanical Garden to be built at Glenbrook Park Golf Course.
January 21, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Today in 2015, City Council approves a Botanical Garden to be built at Glenbrook Park Golf Course.
Today in 1978, the Black Heritage Society hosts Houston’s first MLK Day Parade.
January 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Today in 1978, the Black Heritage Society hosts Houston’s first MLK Day Parade.