1. On February 25, 1836, the Battle of San Patricio was fought near San Patricio, Texas during the Texas Revolution. A group of Texian rebels led by James W. Fannin Jr. attacked a Mexican army column but were ultimately defeated.

2. In 1896, the Texas state legislature passed a bill establishing Texas A&M University as a co-educational institution, admitting women for the first time.

3. On February 25, 1941, Harold Simmons was born in Golden, Texas. Simmons would go on to become a billionaire businessman and philanthropist, known for his contributions to Republican politics and conservative causes.

4. The first Austin City Limits Music Festival was held on February 25, 2002. The festival, which takes place annually in Austin's Zilker Park, has become a major event on the Texas music calendar, featuring performers from a wide range of genres.

5. In 2014, the Texas-based fast food chain Whataburger celebrated its 64th anniversary on February 25. Founded in Corpus Christi in 1950, Whataburger has become a beloved institution in the Lone Star State, famous for its classic burgers and distinctive orange-and-white striped buildings.