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Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1856, Major H. C. Wayne delivered 33 camels to the port of Indianola. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis had urged … Continue reading Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Monday, April 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, actress Carolyn Jones was born in Amarillo. She is best known for playing matriarch Morticia Addams in the 1960s … Continue reading Monday, April 28, 2025

Sunday, April 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1950, the Barker Texas History Center opened on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. Now known as … Continue reading Sunday, April 27, 2025

Saturday, April 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1933, comedian and actress Carol Burnett was born in San Antonio. She became one of the first women to host … Continue reading Saturday, April 26, 2025

Friday, April 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Confederate colonel Earl Van Dorn intercepted 500 Union troops at the port of Saluria on Matagorda Island. Fearing an … Continue reading Friday, April 25, 2025

Thursday, April 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1911, the Magnolia Petroleum Company was founded. Magnolia was later acquired by Standard Oil of New York, which is a … Continue reading Thursday, April 24, 2025

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, fashion model Dorian Leigh was born in San Antonio. She is known for her appearances in Revlon’s “Fire and Ice” … Continue reading Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1923, film and television producer Aaron Spelling was born in Dallas. Among his record 218 production credits are the TV … Continue reading Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Monday, April 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1836, Texas soldiers under the command of Sam Houston routed Santa Anna’s army at the Battle of San Jacinto, shouting … Continue reading Monday, April 21, 2025

Sunday, April 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1836, General Sam Houston led the Texian army to Lynch’s Ferry, allowing them to choose the ground for the upcoming … Continue reading Sunday, April 20, 2025