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Thursday, May 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1849, German immigrant and famed cabinetmaker Charles Steinhagen arrived in Galveston. Many of his pieces were collected by philanthropist Ima … Continue reading Thursday, May 21, 2026
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act. Texas had already done something similar as a Republic in 1839. Tesla … Continue reading Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1836, Comanche warriors kidnapped Cynthia Ann Parker and four others during an attack on Fort Parker in what is now … Continue reading Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Monday, May 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1931, Texas lawmakers established a five-member committee to investigate all aspects of state government, aiming to streamline operations and cut … Continue reading Monday, May 18, 2026
Sunday, May 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1839, Texas Rangers defeated Mexican insurgent Manuel Flores and his band near the North San Gabriel River. Following the skirmish, … Continue reading Sunday, May 17, 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1968, 400 students at Edgewood High School in San Antonio walked out to protest inadequate education, citing insufficient supplies and … Continue reading Saturday, May 16, 2026
Friday, May 15, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1888, the Port Isabel lighthouse was extinguished after it was discovered that the U.S. government did not own the land … Continue reading Friday, May 15, 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1854, Texans of German ancestry gathered at the annual Staats-Saengerfest in San Antonio, where they adopted a resolution opposing slavery. A … Continue reading Thursday, May 14, 2026
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1923, jazz pianist William “Red” Garland was born in Dallas. He produced several notable recordings as a member of the … Continue reading Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Good Morning! On this date in 1942, construction began on a German prisoner of war camp in northeastern Walker County. During the war, many POWs were leased to … Continue reading Tuesday, May 12, 2026
