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May 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1838, the oldest active missionary Baptist church was organized in Nacogdoches. Founded by Mrs. Massey Sparks Millard as Union Baptist Church, … Continue reading Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Monday, May 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1939, the McDonald Observatory near Fort Davis was dedicated. The project was funded by an $850,000 gift to the University … Continue reading Monday, May 5, 2025

Friday May 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1948, country singer Larry Gatlin was born in Seminole. He and his brothers Rudy and Steve formed a vocal group … Continue reading Friday, May 2, 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1980, the Dallas Mavericks officially became the 23rd franchise in the National Basketball Association. The team’s home court was the … Continue reading Thursday, May 1, 2025

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1598, Spanish explorer Juan de Oñate celebrated his expedition’s arrival at the Rio Grande with a day of thanksgiving near … Continue reading Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1856, Major H. C. Wayne delivered 33 camels to the port of Indianola. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis had urged … Continue reading Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Monday, April 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, actress Carolyn Jones was born in Amarillo. She is best known for playing matriarch Morticia Addams in the 1960s … Continue reading Monday, April 28, 2025

Friday, April 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Confederate colonel Earl Van Dorn intercepted 500 Union troops at the port of Saluria on Matagorda Island. Fearing an … Continue reading Friday, April 25, 2025

Thursday, April 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1911, the Magnolia Petroleum Company was founded. Magnolia was later acquired by Standard Oil of New York, which is a … Continue reading Thursday, April 24, 2025

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, fashion model Dorian Leigh was born in San Antonio. She is known for her appearances in Revlon’s “Fire and Ice” … Continue reading Wednesday, April 23, 2025