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Monday, March 10, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1890, the John Sealy Training School for Nurses opened with 18 students in Galveston’s newly established John Sealy Hospital, becoming … Continue reading Monday, March 10, 2025

Saturday, March 8, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1947, harmonica virtuoso Don Brooks was born in Dallas. Brooks’ harmonica accompanied high-profile artists like Rita Coolidge and Harry Belafonte, … Continue reading Saturday, March 8, 2025

Friday, March 7, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1931, Christopher B. “Stubb” Stubblefield was born in Navasota. One of 13 children born to an East Texas Baptist preacher, … Continue reading Friday, March 7, 2025

Thursday, March 6, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1836, the Alamo fell to Mexican forces led by General Santa Anna following a 13-day siege. The death of the … Continue reading Thursday, March 6, 2025

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1842, Mexican general Ráfael Vásquez captured San Antonio with a force of 700 soldiers, abandoning the city a few days … Continue reading Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1950, future governor Rick Perry was born in Haskell. He was elected lieutenant governor in 1998 and assumed the governorship … Continue reading Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Monday, March 3, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1837, President Andrew Jackson appointed Alcée Louis La Branche to be the first U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Texas. … Continue reading Monday, March 3, 2025

Saturday, March 1, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1836, delegates kicked off the Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos, concluding on March 17 after drafting the Texas Declaration of … Continue reading Saturday, March 1, 2025

Friday, February 28, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1993, a gunfight erupted at the Mount Carmel Center outside Waco between members of the Branch Davidian religious cult and … Continue reading Friday, February 28, 2025

Thursday, February 27, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1917, future governor John B. Connally Jr. was born on a farm near Floresville. A World War II veteran, he … Continue reading Thursday, February 27, 2025