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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1926, actor Tommy Bond was born in Dallas. He is remembered for roles in the Our Gang (Little Rascals) TV … Continue reading Monday, September 16, 2024

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1883, free-grass cattle raisers cut the fences of Mabel Doss Day’s 85,000-acre ranch in Coleman County for their drought-stricken herds. … Continue reading Friday, September 13, 2024

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1909, country singer Kenneth Threadgill was born in Peniel. Known for his songs “Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine” and “There’s A … Continue reading Thursday, September 12, 2024

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1890, the United States War Department designated “the military post at San Antonio” as Fort Sam Houston. Today’s edition is … Continue reading Wednesday, September 11, 2024

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1898, actress Bessie Love was born in Midland. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in The … Continue reading Tuesday, September 10, 2024

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1861, the Eighth Texas Cavalry was mustered into Confederate service in Houston. Led by Benjamin Franklin Terry and Thomas S. … Continue reading Monday, September 9, 2024

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1875, the Constitutional Convention met in Austin, where delegates drafted a constitution to replace the one adopted during Reconstruction. The … Continue reading Friday, September 6, 2024

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1836, Sam Houston was elected president of the newly established Republic of Texas. People have done some wild things with … Continue reading Thursday, September 5, 2024

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1934, blues guitarist Freddie King was born in Gilmer. “Have You Ever Loved a Woman” and “Hide Away” are among … Continue reading Tuesday, September 3, 2024

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1945, Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz signed the instrument of surrender with Japan that ended World War II. Nimitz was born … Continue reading Monday, September 2, 2024