Baseball evolved in the United States during the late 1700s, and has become one of the most popular sports in America. You may have watched shows like Friday Night Lights and correctly concluded that Texas is serious football territory. But Texas has known baseball for over a century, and every weekend, in almost every Texas town, one can spot the glowing stadium lights from a baseball game.

Baseball evolved in the United States during the late 1700s, and has become one of the most popular sports in America. You may have watched shows like Friday Night Lights and correctly concluded that Texas is serious football territory. But Texas has known baseball for over a century, and every weekend, in almost every Texas town, one can spot the glowing stadium lights from a baseball game.

After being ruled by Spain, France and then Mexico, Texas finally won its independence in 1836. A decade later in 1845, it became the 28th State to join the United States of America. Only a year after the annexation of Texas the first major conflict of the new state occurred - the Mexican-American War.

After being ruled by Spain, France and then Mexico, Texas finally won its independence in 1836. A decade later in 1845, it became the 28th State to join the United States of America. Only a year after the annexation of Texas the first major conflict of the new state occurred - the Mexican-American War.

Austin's rich history has allowed the city to become the iconic melting pot we all love and enjoy today. However, Austin was not always the vibrant capital city that people from across the world come to experience. In fact, at one time, even Texans did not appreciate this great city.

Austin's rich history has allowed the city to become the iconic melting pot we all love and enjoy today. However, Austin was not always the vibrant capital city that people from across the world come to experience. In fact, at one time, even Texans did not appreciate this great city.