Today in Johnson City History

Today in Johnson City History

Today in Johnson City History, Tuesday, November 3, 2026

“Social News from Near-By Towns” and more

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Rebecca Henderson
Nov 03, 2026
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Sunday, November 3, 1793: On this day, two hundred and thirty-three years ago, Stephen Fuller Austin was born. “A principal founder of Texas, for whom its capital city was named, Austin was born at Wythe County, Virginia. He first visited Texas in 1821 and established a settlement there the following year, continuing a colonization project started by hi…

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