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Monday, June 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1875, the Frontier Echo published its first edition in Jacksboro. The newspaper, which focused on the cattle industry in West … Continue reading Monday, June 30, 2025

Friday, June 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, businessman and politician Ross Perot was born in Texarkana. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he founded Electronic … Continue reading Friday, June 27, 2025

Thursday, June 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1832, up to 200 Mexican soldiers under the command of Domingo de Ugartechea surrendered to a band of Texans commanded … Continue reading Thursday, June 26, 2025

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, the USS Texas was hit by two German 240mm shells off the coast of Cherbourg, France. The blast destroyed … Continue reading Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1943, the first class of navigator trainees graduated from the newly established San Marcos Army Airfield. The installation was one … Continue reading Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Monday, June 23, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1979, Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson was born in Rosebud. TCU’s all-time rushing leader led the NFL in … Continue reading Monday, June 23, 2025

Friday, June 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1925, soldier and actor Audie Murphy was born in Kingston. A recipient of the Medal of Honor, Murphy has been … Continue reading Friday, June 20, 2025

Thursday, June 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1948, actress Phylicia Rashad was born in Houston. She is best known for her role as Clair Huxtable in the … Continue reading Thursday, June 19, 2025

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1876, Texas cattleman Charles Goodnight and Irish financier John G. Adair established the JA Ranch in Armstrong County. It is … Continue reading Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1897, the first official annual meeting of the Texas State Historical Association was held at the University of Texas in … Continue reading Tuesday, June 17, 2025