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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

Saturday, June 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1911, gospel singer Silas Roy Crain was born in Augustine. He was the founder of the innovative Soul Stirrers quartet, … Continue reading Saturday, June 7, 2025

Friday, June 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1936, the Central Centennial Exposition opened in Dallas’s Fair Park, marking 100 years of Texas independence. The $25 million exposition … Continue reading Friday, June 6, 2025

Thursday, June 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1964, fantasy author Rick Riordan was born in San Antonio. He is best known for his Percy Jackson & the … Continue reading Thursday, June 5, 2025

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1937, author Robert Fulghum was born in Waco. A graduate of Baylor, he is known for his best-selling collection of … Continue reading Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1973, Governor Dolph Briscoe signed the Bilingual Education and Training Act into law. The bill required Texas elementary public schools … Continue reading Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Monday, June 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1849, Maj. Robert S. Neighbors arrived in San Antonio after leading an expedition to survey a northern route to El … Continue reading Monday, June 2, 2025

Friday, May 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1871, Adelaida Cuellar, founder of the tamale stand that grew into the Dallas-based El Chico restaurant chain, was born in … Continue reading Friday, May 30, 2025

Thursday, May 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1889, the Texas Spring Palace opened in Fort Worth to host a fair promoting the state’s natural products. Constructed in … Continue reading Thursday, May 29, 2025

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Mission Concepción in San Antonio was dedicated as a training center for adherents of the Marianist order, a Catholic … Continue reading Wednesday, May 28, 2025