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Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1852, the Buffalo Bayou, Brazos, and Colorado Railway placed the first railroad locomotive in Texas in service. Would you be excited … Continue reading Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Monday, December 23, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1949, Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple became a nonprofit hospital foundation. In 2013, it merged with Baylor Health … Continue reading Monday, December 23, 2024

Saturday, December 21, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1882, Edith Eunice Therrel Wilmans, the first woman to serve in the Texas legislature, was born, winning election in 1922 … Continue reading Saturday, December 21, 2024

Friday, December 20, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1886, the famed Driskill Hotel opened in Austin. Touted by the Daily Statesman as “One of the Finest Hotels in … Continue reading Friday, December 20, 2024

Thursday, December 19, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1832, delegates from San Antonio presented a list of grievances to the legislature of Coahuila and Texas. Known as the … Continue reading Thursday, December 19, 2024

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1943, saxophonist Bobby Keys was born in Slaton. He performed with Lynyrd Skynyrd, John Lennon, Eric Clapton, and other prominent … Continue reading Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1951, WCBS debuted the “John Henry Faulk Show,” which featured music, political humor, and listener participation facilitated by the native … Continue reading Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Monday, December 16, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1826, Benjamin Edwards and about 30 men took control of Nacogdoches and soon after declared the region’s independence from Mexico … Continue reading Monday, December 16, 2024

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1837, the state legislature approved the incorporation of the city of San Antonio, previously known as Presidio San Antonio de … Continue reading Saturday, December 14, 2024

Friday, December 13, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1841, a flotilla of the Texas Navy under the command of Edwin Ward Moore left Galveston to support the province … Continue reading Friday, December 13, 2024