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Monday, January 6, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1882, Sam Rayburn was born in Kingston, Tennessee. He represented much of Northeast Texas in the U.S. House from 1913 … Continue reading Monday, January 6, 2025

Saturday, January 4, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1854, Samuel Ketchum, of the infamous Ketchum Boys, was born in Caldwell County, Texas. He and his brother Thomas terrorized … Continue reading Saturday, January 4, 2025

Friday, January 3, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1850, Presidio County was established with Fort Leaton as the county seat. The area around the present town of Presidio … Continue reading Friday, January 3, 2025

Thursday, January 2, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1936, musician Roger Miller was born in Fort Worth. Despite lacking any formal musical training, he had several hits during … Continue reading Thursday, January 2, 2025

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Happy New Year! On this day in 1925, Governor Pat M. Neff appointed an all-woman state Supreme Court to adjudicate a case involving the Woodmen of … Continue reading Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1987, the last Bluebonnet Bowl was played in the Astrodome, with the Texas Longhorns defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers 32-27. Decades … Continue reading Tuesday, December 31, 2024

  Monday, December 30, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1941, legendary Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mel Renfro was born in Houston. He was selected to the Pro Bowl 10 … Continue reading Monday, December 30, 2024

Friday, December 27, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1835, the first Masonic lodge in Texas met at Brazoria. The lodge disbanded during the Texas Revolution the following year, … Continue reading Friday, December 27, 2024

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! On this day in 1839, legendary frontiersman Kit Carson carved his name and the date on a huge boulder on Sawtooth … Continue reading Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1852, the Buffalo Bayou, Brazos, and Colorado Railway placed the first railroad locomotive in Texas in service. Would you be excited … Continue reading Tuesday, December 24, 2024