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Sunday, July 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1943, a Category 2 hurricane struck the Houston-Galveston area with little warning. Dubbed the Surprise Hurricane of 1943, it killed 19 … Continue reading Sunday, July 27, 2025

Saturday, July 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1877, Capt. Nicholas Nolan led a party of 40 Tenth U.S. Cavalry troopers and 24 buffalo hunters on an expedition … Continue reading Saturday, July 26, 2025

Friday, July 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1974, Galveston’s historic Ashton Villa was opened to the public. One of the first brick structures in Texas, the home … Continue reading Friday, July 25, 2025

Thursday, July 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, construction began on Camp Logan near Houston. It served as a hospital for wounded soldiers during World War I, … Continue reading Thursday, July 24, 2025

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1885, 31 bankers formed the Texas Bankers Association in Lampasas Springs (now Lampasas). With more than 375 member banks, it … Continue reading Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1947, Don Henley, one of the founding members of the Eagles, was born in Gilmer. In 2008, Rolling Stone magazine … Continue reading Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Monday, July 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1821, the flag of Spain was lowered for the last time in San Antonio after Mexican revolutionaries gained control of … Continue reading Monday, July 21, 2025

Sunday, July 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, country music singer and songwriter Cindy Walker was born in Mart. Among her notable hits were You Don’t Know Me, … Continue reading Sunday, July 20, 2025

Saturday, July 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1876, the Texas and Pacific Railway completed its line into Fort Worth before the state legislature could revoke its charter. … Continue reading Saturday, July 19, 2025

Friday, July 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, the United States War Department ordered the Thirty-sixth Infantry Division at Camp Bowie in Tarrant County to mobilize for … Continue reading Friday, July 18, 2025