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Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1906, author Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster. The creator of Conan the Barbarian, he is one of the … Continue reading Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1942, songwriter, singer, and actor Mac Davis was born in Lubbock. He wrote several hit songs for Elvis Presley, including … Continue reading Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Monday, January 20, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1881, the San Antonio Light published its first issue. Purchased by William Randolph Hearst in 1924, it grew to become … Continue reading Monday, January 20, 2025

Saturday, January 18, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1971, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed suit against several Texas state officials, accusing them of stock fraud … Continue reading Saturday, January 18, 2025

Friday, January 17, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1821, the government of New Spain granted Moses Austin a permit to settle 300 families in Texas, initiating the process … Continue reading Friday, January 17, 2025

Thursday, January 16, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1917, Texas historian Joe B. Frantz was born in Dallas. He earned his doctorate at the University of Texas and … Continue reading Thursday, January 16, 2025

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1939, the Texas Memorial Museum opened on the University of Texas campus in Austin. Established by the Texas Centennial Celebration … Continue reading Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1924, actress Mildred Frances Cook, known professionally as Carole Cook, was born in Abilene. She is best known for appearances … Continue reading Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Monday, January 13, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1974, Dallas–Fort Worth Regional Airport officially opened. The celebratory occasion was marked by the landing of the Concorde supersonic passenger … Continue reading Monday, January 13, 2025

Saturday, January 11, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1967, the San Diego Rockets basketball team was founded, and then moved to become the Houston Rockets in 1971. And, … Continue reading Saturday, January 11, 2025