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Thursday, December 5, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1936, author James Lee Burke was born in Houston. He is best known for his series of mystery novels featuring … Continue reading Thursday, December 5, 2024

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1928, Carl G. Cromwell drilled the world’s deepest oil well on University of Texas land in Reagan County, defying orders … Continue reading Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1924, the Anton Townsite Company sponsored a “Grand Opening Jubilee” for the town in preparation for a new railroad. Despite … Continue reading Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Monday, December 2, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1907, citizens of Peck renamed their community Tomball in honor of Thomas Henry Ball, a congressman and an advocate for … Continue reading Monday, December 2, 2024

Thursday, November 28th, 2024 Happy Thanksgiving! On this day in 1884, a home for impoverished and disabled Confederate veterans received a state charter. The Texas Confederate Home in Austin housed … Continue reading Thursday, November 28, 2024

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1837, the Texas Presbytery was established at the home of Sumner Bacon, who in 1829 became the first resident Protestant … Continue reading Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1835, Texan forces defeated a group of Mexican cavalrymen in the so-called Grass Fight. Thinking that the cavalrymen might be … Continue reading Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Monday, November 25, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1835, the first Texas Navy was established with the purchase of four schooners: the Liberty, the Independence, the Brutus, and … Continue reading Monday, November 25, 2024

Friday, November 22, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas while riding in an open limousine with Gov. John Connally, who … Continue reading Friday, November 22, 2024

Thursday, November 21, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1945, residents of the newly renamed town of Truman christened a sign on Highway 80 with a bottle of milk … Continue reading Thursday, November 21, 2024