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Thursday, February 6, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1860, the Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railroad completed a 10,000-foot bridge from Virginia Point to Galveston Island. The bridge was … Continue reading Thursday, February 6, 2025

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1844, the Texas Congress established a commission to oversee the construction of the Central National Road, intended to connect Dallas … Continue reading Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1968, Edinburg native Alfredo Gonzalez was killed in combat at the Battle of Hue City during the Vietnam War. His … Continue reading Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Monday, February 3, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1896, the Galveston Brewing Company began operations with funding from Adolphus Busch. Although it survived the hurricane of 1900 and … Continue reading Monday, February 3, 2025

Friday, January 31, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1872, Republican governor E. J. Davis was indicted by a grand jury for invalidating the election results for the Third … Continue reading Friday, January 31, 2025

Thursday, January 30, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1946, Paul Alexander was born in Dallas. Despite spending over 70 years in an iron lung after contracting polio at … Continue reading Thursday, January 30, 2025

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1861, a convention of delegates from across the state voted to secede from the United States. The following month, a … Continue reading Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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