A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

TEXAN

Sat, 2 Aug '25
Beyoncé or Selena, e.g.
Sun, 24 Nov '24
One of 30+ million Americans
Wed, 13 Mar '24
Houston N.F.L. player
Tue, 2 Jan '24
One living south of the Sooner State
Sun, 18 Dec '22
Likely Cotton Bowl attendee