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March 13, 2025 by clyon

Thursday, March 13, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1857, Atkins Jefferson McLemore was born in Spring Hill, Tennessee. He moved to Texas in 1878 and became a newspaper … Continue reading Thursday, March 13, 2025

March 12, 2025 by clyon

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1938, drummer Ronnie Tutt was born in Dallas. During his prolific career, he performed with a host of rock ‘n’ … Continue reading Wednesday, March 12, 2025

March 11, 2025 by clyon

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1878, eight young men enrolled in the short-lived Alta Vista Agricultural College, the first public black college in Texas, for … Continue reading Tuesday, March 11, 2025

March 10, 2025 by clyon

Monday, March 10, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1890, the John Sealy Training School for Nurses opened with 18 students in Galveston’s newly established John Sealy Hospital, becoming … Continue reading Monday, March 10, 2025

March 7, 2025 by clyon

Friday, March 7, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1931, Christopher B. “Stubb” Stubblefield was born in Navasota. One of 13 children born to an East Texas Baptist preacher, … Continue reading Friday, March 7, 2025

March 6, 2025 by clyon

Thursday, March 6, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1836, the Alamo fell to Mexican forces led by General Santa Anna following a 13-day siege. The death of the … Continue reading Thursday, March 6, 2025

March 5, 2025 by clyon

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1842, Mexican general Ráfael Vásquez captured San Antonio with a force of 700 soldiers, abandoning the city a few days … Continue reading Wednesday, March 5, 2025

March 4, 2025 by clyon

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1950, future governor Rick Perry was born in Haskell. He was elected lieutenant governor in 1998 and assumed the governorship … Continue reading Tuesday, March 4, 2025

March 3, 2025 by clyon

Monday, March 3, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1837, President Andrew Jackson appointed Alcée Louis La Branche to be the first U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Texas. … Continue reading Monday, March 3, 2025

February 28, 2025 by clyon

Friday, February 28, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1993, a gunfight erupted at the Mount Carmel Center outside Waco between members of the Branch Davidian religious cult and … Continue reading Friday, February 28, 2025