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Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1836, Sam Houston was inaugurated as the first elected president of the Republic of Texas. The election is two weeks … Continue reading Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Monday, October 21, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1822, the Banco Nacional de Texas, or Texas National Bank, was established by Governor José Félix Trespalacios in San Antonio. … Continue reading Monday, October 21, 2024

Friday, October 18, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1942, the Longhorn Ordnance Works began producing munitions on an 8,500-acre site next to Caddo Lake in Harrison County. Following … Continue reading Friday, October 18, 2024

Thursday, October 17, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1902, actress Irene Ryan was born in El Paso. She is best known for playing the character of “Granny” Moses … Continue reading Thursday, October 17, 2024

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1853, the first Sängerfest, or singers’ festival, began in New Braunfels. While the festival has evolved into an annual celebration … Continue reading Tuesday, October 15, 2024

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1890, Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in Denison. He was elected the nation’s 34th president in 1952. While some people … Continue reading Monday, October 14, 2024

Friday, October 11, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1915, the Texas Woman’s Fair debuted in Houston, featuring demonstrations and exhibits on housekeeping and childcare. If you’ve ever gotten … Continue reading Friday, October 11, 2024

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1835, the first edition of the Telegraph and Texas Register was published in San Felipe de Austin. It survived multiple … Continue reading Thursday, October 10, 2024

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1958, legendary Chicago Bears linebacker Mike Singletary was born in Houston. After playing for Baylor, he helped the “Monsters of … Continue reading Wednesday, October 9, 2024

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1821, James Long and his band of soldiers surrendered at La Bahía in the town of Goliad to Colonel Juan … Continue reading Tuesday, October 8, 2024