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Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1924, the Anton Townsite Company sponsored a “Grand Opening Jubilee” for the town in preparation for a new railroad. Despite … Continue reading Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Monday, December 2, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1907, citizens of Peck renamed their community Tomball in honor of Thomas Henry Ball, a congressman and an advocate for … Continue reading Monday, December 2, 2024

Saturday, November 30, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1835, David N. Burke arrived in Texas with a company of about thirty volunteers from Mobile, Alabama, under his command. … Continue reading Saturday, November 30, 2024

Friday, November 29, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1838, Methodist preacher Jesse Hord crossed the Sabine River into Texas at Gaines Ferry. Over the next few years, he … Continue reading Friday, November 29, 2024

Thursday, November 28th, 2024 Happy Thanksgiving! On this day in 1884, a home for impoverished and disabled Confederate veterans received a state charter. The Texas Confederate Home in Austin housed … Continue reading Thursday, November 28, 2024

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1837, the Texas Presbytery was established at the home of Sumner Bacon, who in 1829 became the first resident Protestant … Continue reading Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1835, Texan forces defeated a group of Mexican cavalrymen in the so-called Grass Fight. Thinking that the cavalrymen might be … Continue reading Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Monday, November 25, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1835, the first Texas Navy was established with the purchase of four schooners: the Liberty, the Independence, the Brutus, and … Continue reading Monday, November 25, 2024

Saturday, November 23, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1936, legendary Delta blues guitarist Robert Johnson had his first recording session in San Antonio. Johnson claimed his prowess with … Continue reading Saturday, November 23, 2024

Friday, November 22, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas while riding in an open limousine with Gov. John Connally, who … Continue reading Friday, November 22, 2024