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Friday, February 14, 2025 Happy Valentine’s Day! On this day in 1904, oilman Walter William Fondren married Ella Florence Cochrum in Corsicana. Fondren co-founded the Humble Oil Company, which later … Continue reading Friday, February 14, 2025

Thursday, February 13, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1975, actor Tony Dalton was born in Laredo. He is best known for his portrayal of Mexican drug lord Lalo … Continue reading Thursday, February 13, 2025

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1888, James Field Smathers—the inventor of the electric typewriter—was born near Valley Spring. The State Capitol received some special visitors … Continue reading Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1850, the Buffalo Bayou, Brazos and Colorado Railway was chartered. Three years later, it became the first railroad to operate … Continue reading Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Monday, February 10, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1852, the Texas legislature affirmed the land grants to Spaniards and Mexicans verified by the Bourland Commission, a group of … Continue reading Monday, February 10, 2025

Saturday, February 8, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1830, José Antonio Díaz de León surrendered the last remaining Franciscan missions in Texas to Mexican authorities, secularizing the missions … Continue reading Saturday, February 8, 2025

Friday, February 7, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1855, western author and detective Charles Siringo was born in Matagorda County. His literary achievements played a key role in … Continue reading Friday, February 7, 2025

Thursday, February 6, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1860, the Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railroad completed a 10,000-foot bridge from Virginia Point to Galveston Island. The bridge was … Continue reading Thursday, February 6, 2025

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1844, the Texas Congress established a commission to oversee the construction of the Central National Road, intended to connect Dallas … Continue reading Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1968, Edinburg native Alfredo Gonzalez was killed in combat at the Battle of Hue City during the Vietnam War. His … Continue reading Tuesday, February 4, 2025