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Saturday, December 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, Eli Whiteley, who grew up on his family’s farm near Georgetown, single-handedly killed nine German soldiers and captured 23 while … Continue reading Saturday, December 27, 2025

Thursday, December 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1871, the Houston and Texas Central Railroad reached Austin. Within the next five years, the capital city’s population doubled. Merry … Continue reading Thursday, December 25, 2025

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1905, filmmaker, businessman, and aviator Howard Hughes was born in Houston. He is known for producing landmark films Hell’s Angels (1930) … Continue reading Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1936, actor Frederic Forrest was born in Waxahachie. He is best known for his roles in several films directed by … Continue reading Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Monday, December 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1836, the First Congress of the Republic of Texas established the General Land Office to “superintend, execute, and perform all … Continue reading Monday, December 22, 2025

Friday, December 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1842, the Somervell expedition disbanded near Laredo. Sam Houston authorized the expedition in retaliation for several Mexican incursions into Texas. … Continue reading Friday, December 19, 2025

Thursday, December 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1860, Texas Rangers under the command of Lawrence Sullivan Ross attacked a Comanche hunting camp at Mule Creek, capturing three … Continue reading Thursday, December 18, 2025

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1778, Juan Martín de Veramendi was born in San Fernando de Béxar, now known as San Antonio. He became the … Continue reading Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, Confederate colonel and future Texas governor Sul Ross assumed command of a brigade formed from the Third, Sixth, Ninth, … Continue reading Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Monday, December 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1855, the Second United States Cavalry Regiment arrived in Texas, tasked with defending the state’s vast frontier. Secretary of War … Continue reading Monday, December 15, 2025