Cole Strehlow

Saturday, March 15, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1866, the state of Texas renounced its secession from the United States, officially rejoining the Union after the Civil War. … Continue reading Saturday, March 15, 2025

Saturday, March 8, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1947, harmonica virtuoso Don Brooks was born in Dallas. Brooks’ harmonica accompanied high-profile artists like Rita Coolidge and Harry Belafonte, … Continue reading Saturday, March 8, 2025

Saturday, March 1, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1836, delegates kicked off the Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos, concluding on March 17 after drafting the Texas Declaration of … Continue reading Saturday, March 1, 2025

Saturday, February 22, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1878, Charles Moran was born in Tennessee. Moran coached football at Texas A&M from 1909 to 1914, famously beating the … Continue reading Saturday, February 22, 2025

Saturday, February 15, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1876, Texas passed the Constitution of 1876, which remains the basic law of Texas, subject only to the U.S. Constitution. … Continue reading Saturday, February 15, 2025

Friday, February 14, 2025 Happy Valentine’s Day! On this day in 1904, oilman Walter William Fondren married Ella Florence Cochrum in Corsicana. Fondren co-founded the Humble Oil Company, which later … Continue reading Friday, February 14, 2025

Thursday, February 13, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1975, actor Tony Dalton was born in Laredo. He is best known for his portrayal of Mexican drug lord Lalo … Continue reading Thursday, February 13, 2025

Saturday, February 8, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1830, José Antonio Díaz de León surrendered the last remaining Franciscan missions in Texas to Mexican authorities, secularizing the missions … Continue reading Saturday, February 8, 2025

Saturday, February 1, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia crashed while reentering Earth’s atmosphere, resulting in the deaths of all seven crew members on the … Continue reading Saturday, February 1, 2025

Saturday, January 25, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1839, the lone star flag design by Peter Krag was approved as the national flag for the Republic of Texas. … Continue reading Saturday, January 25, 2025