1. Battle of Gonzales - September 30, 1835 marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution. The Battle of Gonzales was fought on this day, where Texan settlers successfully defended a cannon given to them by the Mexican government against Mexican troops.

2. UT Tower Shooting - On September 30, 1966, a tragedy occurred at the University of Texas in Austin. Charles Whitman climbed to the top of the UT Tower and began shooting at people below, killing 14 and injuring 31 more. It remains one of the deadliest mass shootings in US history.

3. State Fair of Texas - The State Fair of Texas begins each year on the last Friday of September, which often falls on September 30. The fair, which began in 1886, is held at Fair Park in Dallas and is a beloved Texas tradition.

4. Willie Nelson's Birthday - September 30 is the birthday of country music legend, Willie Nelson. Nelson was born in Abbott, Texas in 1933 and has been a prominent figure in the music industry for over 60 years.

5. Legacy of Selena - On September 30, 1995, popular Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez was murdered in Corpus Christi, Texas. Her untimely death shocked the nation and cemented her legacy as a cultural icon in the Hispanic community.