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Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1986, Texas astronaut Judith Arlene Resnik died when the space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after liftoff. She became the second … Continue reading Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Monday, January 27, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1899, legendary Texas Longhorns baseball head coach Bibb Falk was born in Austin. During his 25-year career with the team, … Continue reading Monday, January 27, 2025

Friday, January, 24, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1948, the city of Baytown was established by the consolidation of the former “Tri-Cities” of Baytown, Goose Creek, and Pelly. … Continue reading Friday, January 24, 2025

Thursday, January 23, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1691, Domingo Terán de los Ríos was appointed the first governor of the Spanish province of Coahuila and Texas. Over … Continue reading Thursday, January 23, 2025

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1906, author Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster. The creator of Conan the Barbarian, he is one of the … Continue reading Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1942, songwriter, singer, and actor Mac Davis was born in Lubbock. He wrote several hit songs for Elvis Presley, including … Continue reading Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Monday, January 20, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1881, the San Antonio Light published its first issue. Purchased by William Randolph Hearst in 1924, it grew to become … Continue reading Monday, January 20, 2025

Saturday, January 18, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1971, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed suit against several Texas state officials, accusing them of stock fraud … Continue reading Saturday, January 18, 2025

Friday, January 17, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1821, the government of New Spain granted Moses Austin a permit to settle 300 families in Texas, initiating the process … Continue reading Friday, January 17, 2025

Thursday, January 16, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1917, Texas historian Joe B. Frantz was born in Dallas. He earned his doctorate at the University of Texas and … Continue reading Thursday, January 16, 2025