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Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1942, test pilot and astronaut John Blaha was born in San Antonio. He was a crew member on five shuttle … Continue reading Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Monday, August 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, the 90th Division of the U.S. Army was activated at Camp Travis in San Antonio. Composed of members from … Continue reading Monday, August 25, 2025

Friday, August 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1920, cardiothoracic surgeon Denton Arthur Cooley was born in Houston. In 1962, he founded The Texas Heart Institute, and in … Continue reading Friday, August 22, 2025

Thursday, August 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1938, singer and songwriter Kenny Rogers was born in Houston. He recorded 24 No. 1 hits, including the 1980 Grammy … Continue reading Thursday, August 21, 2025

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1866, President Andrew Johnson issued a proclamation of peace between the United States and Texas, officially ending the Civil War. … Continue reading Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1749, four Apache chiefs buried a hatchet in a peace ceremony in San Antonio, signifying the tribe’s conversion to Christianity … Continue reading Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Monday, August 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1813, an army of Spaniard royalists defeated a republican force in the Battle of Medina about 20 miles south of … Continue reading Monday, August 18, 2025

Friday, August 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1945, longtime Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Gene Upshaw was born in Robstown. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall … Continue reading Friday, August 15, 2025

Thursday, August 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1945, comedian and actor Steve Martin was born in Waco. Also an accomplished banjo player, Martin has won five Grammy … Continue reading Thursday, August 14, 2025

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1912, golfer Ben Hogan was born in Dublin, Texas. He won nine major championships and is one of only six … Continue reading Wednesday, August 13, 2025