Cole Strehlow

Friday, July 4, 2025 Happy Independence Day! On this day in 1904, the first regular passenger train passed through the new town of Kingsville, established on land donated by the … Continue reading Friday, July 4, 2025

Thursday, July 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1884, the first public hospital in Central Texas opened in Austin. The City-County Hospital was renamed in honor of hospital … Continue reading Thursday, July 3, 2025

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1948, Professor Ralphael O’Hara Lanier became the first president of what is now Texas Southern University, which was established by … Continue reading Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1953, Hall of Fame cornerback Mike Haynes was born in Denison. His jersey number was retired by Arizona State University … Continue reading Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Sunday, June 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1928, the Democratic National Convention wrapped up in Houston with the nomination of Catholic and anti-prohibitionist Al Smith as the … Continue reading Sunday, June 29, 2025

Sunday, June 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, legendary TCU quarterback Davey O’Brien was born in Dallas. In 1938, he became the first quarterback to win the … Continue reading Sunday, June 22, 2025

Sunday, June 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1943, a two-day race riot erupted in Beaumont when a white woman accused a black man of assaulting her. Acting … Continue reading Sunday, June 15, 2025

Saturday, June 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1886, avid bird-watcher Conger Neblett Hagar was born in Corsicana. Known as the “Texas bird lady,” she is credited with … Continue reading Saturday, June 14, 2025

Sunday, June 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, Houston Intercontinental Airport opened to commercial traffic. Renamed in honor of President George H. W. Bush in 1997, the … Continue reading Sunday, June 8, 2025

Sunday, June 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, the Lyndon B. Johnson State Historical Park in Gillespie County opened to the public. In its first five years … Continue reading Sunday, June 1, 2025