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Thursday, September 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1850, an expedition promising “fast and safe” passage to the California gold fields fizzled out in El Paso when members … Continue reading Thursday, September 18, 2025

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1962, the dams that form Lake Hawkins and Lake Winnsboro in Wood County were completed. Both reservoirs are in the … Continue reading Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1844, Mexican officials released 105 Texans from Perote Prison in the state of Vera Cruz. The freed men were the … Continue reading Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Monday, September 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1946, actor Tommy Lee Jones was born in San Saba. He is best known for playing gritty characters like U.S. … Continue reading Monday, September 15, 2025

Friday, September 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1866, Lyne T. Barret hit oil at a depth of 106 feet near Melrose in Nacogdoches County. The discovery marked … Continue reading Friday, September 12, 2025

Thursday, September 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1842, a force of 1,200 Mexican soldiers led by Adrian Woll captured San Antonio. Woll and his men were expelled … Continue reading Thursday, September 11, 2025

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1772, King Charles III of Spain issued orders for the establishment and relocation of 15 presidios in New Spain following … Continue reading Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1971, actor Henry Thomas was born in San Antonio. He is best known for starring as Elliott Taylor in the … Continue reading Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Monday, September 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1900, a powerful hurricane devastated Galveston, killing at least 6,000 people. It remains the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history. … Continue reading Monday, September 8, 2025

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1918, actress Helen Wagner was born in Lubbock. She played Nancy Hughes McClosky in the soap opera As the World Turns … Continue reading Wednesday, September 3, 2025