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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

Monday, June 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1855, around 200 French colonists arrived at La Réunion, a short-lived socialist community on the banks of the Trinity River … Continue reading Monday, June 16, 2025

Friday, June 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1875, Miriam “Ma” Ferguson was born in Bell County. In 1924, she became the first woman to be elected governor … Continue reading Friday, June 13, 2025

Thursday, June 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1939, Italian refugee Max Reiter conducted a “demonstration concert” at the Sunken Garden Theater in San Antonio. The concert’s success … Continue reading Thursday, June 12, 2025

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1926, Luling oilman Edgar Byram Davis threw a free barbecue for friends, associates, and employees to celebrate the sale of … Continue reading Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1832, a group of Texans attacked a contingent of Mexican troops at Anahuac, marking the first armed conflict between colonists … Continue reading Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Monday, June 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1894, the Corsicana oilfield was discovered by the American Well and Prospecting Company, which was looking for a new water … Continue reading Monday, June 9, 2025