1. On January 13, 1831, one of the largest Texan land deals was completed when Stephen F. Austin sold over 100,000 acres of land to Green DeWitt.

2. The first recorded train robbery in Texas occurred on January 13, 1877, near Allen, Texas. The robbers made off with a large sum of money, but were later captured and brought to justice.

3. On January 13, 1930, the first paved highway in Texas was completed. The road, which connected Fort Worth and Dallas, paved the way for the development of the modern Texas transportation system.

4. The Texas Longhorns football team won their fourth national championship on January 13, 2006. Led by quarterback Vince Young, the Longhorns defeated the USC Trojans in an epic 41-38 victory.

5. On January 13, 2010, a rare snowstorm hit Houston, causing chaos on the city's streets and highways. The storm lasted for several days, and resulted in numerous accidents and power outages.