Cole Strehlow

TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024 Mornin Folks! On this day in 1947, the USS Grandcamp freighter exploded in Texas City due to an ammonium nitrate fire. The naval disaster claimed nearly … Continue reading Tuesday, March 16, 2024

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024 It’s a new week y’all! On this day in 1869, The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Texas v. White that even though the state seceded in 1861, … Continue reading Monday, April 15, 2024

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024 HAPPY FRIDAY! On this day in 1879, residents living near Fort Elliot petitioned the state to form the first Panhandle county, resulting in the creation of … Continue reading Friday, April 12, 2024

THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024 Enjoy your Thursday! On this day in 1921, the Majestic Theatre opened its doors in downtown Dallas. The building’s ‘Renaissance Revival’ design is the last of … Continue reading Thursday, April 11, 2024

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024 Mornin’ Y’all! On this day in 1979, one of the state’s worst tornadoes hit Wichita Falls. The F4 twister measured 1.5 miles wide and destroyed most … Continue reading Wednesday, April 10, 2024

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1965, the iconic Astrodome debuted the first-ever indoor MLB game between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees. (See the Full … Continue reading Tuesday, April 9, 2024

MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024 It’s Eclipse Monday! On this day in 1968, Claudia ‘Lady Bird’ Johnson dedicated Padre Island as a nationally protected seashore. This came after a decades-long battle … Continue reading Monday, April 8, 2024

FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024 Happy Friday Y’all! On this day in 1917, flight operations began at Kelly Field. The San Antonio airfield served as one of the nation’s preeminent training … Continue reading Friday, April 5, 2024

THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024 Have a fine Thursday! On this day in 1689, Spanish explorer Alonso de León officially named the Nueces River. The name “Nueces River,” or “River of Nuts,” … Continue reading Thursday, April 4, 2024

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1817, the Legendary Texan ‘Bigfoot’ Wallace was born. His lone star exploits began right after the Texas Revolution, the most notable … Continue reading Wednesday, April 3, 2024