Texas out of frying pan into fire of Reconstruction Wed, 03/30/2022 - 12:00am On March 30, 1870, President Ulysses S. Grant signed the act that restored Lone Star statehood. Texans were, for better ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about Texas out of frying pan into fire of Reconstruction