Cole Strehlow

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1909, the “king of whistlers” Fred Lowery was born in Palestine, Texas. Lowery, who was blind, enjoyed a successful musical … Continue reading Saturday, November 2, 2024

Saturday, October 26, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1848, Joseph H. LaMotte led two companies of the First United States Infantry to Davis Landing near modern-day Rio Grande … Continue reading Saturday, October 26, 2024

Saturday, October 19, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1889, H. S. Barber carved his name into the rock at the Devil’s Sinkhole. Barber was the first known explorer … Continue reading Saturday, October 19, 2024

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1961, the Dallas Broncos, a National Bowling League team, held its first competition at the Bronco Bowl with about 2,000 … Continue reading Saturday, October 12, 2024

Saturday, October 5, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1838, the deadliest Indian attack in East Texas history took place in what became known as the Killough Massacre.  And … Continue reading Saturday, October 5, 2024

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1859, Juan Cortina rode into Brownsville with at least 40 men and took control of the town. He would soon … Continue reading Saturday, September 28, 2024

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1971, David Phillip Vetter, known as the “Bubble Boy,” was born in Houston with a severely weakened immune system. He … Continue reading Saturday, September 21, 2024

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1908, John Worth Cloud was born. Cloud wrote The Legend of Old Stone Ranch, the official epic poem of Texas.  Speaking … Continue reading Saturday, September 14, 2024

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1936, legendary American singer and songwriter Charles Hardin Holley, better known as Buddy Holly, was born in Lubbock. A contract … Continue reading Saturday, September 7, 2024

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1871, “Gentleman Jim” Ferguson—a future governor of Texas, was born near Salado. He was first elected in 1914, running on a … Continue reading Saturday, August 31, 2024