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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1934, blues guitarist Freddie King was born in Gilmer. “Have You Ever Loved a Woman” and “Hide Away” are among … Continue reading Tuesday, September 3, 2024

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1945, Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz signed the instrument of surrender with Japan that ended World War II. Nimitz was born … Continue reading Monday, September 2, 2024

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1871, “Gentleman Jim” Ferguson—a future governor of Texas, was born near Salado. He was first elected in 1914, running on a … Continue reading Saturday, August 31, 2024

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1901, the El Paso Electric Railway Company was founded. Today, the company is known as El Paso Electric and provides … Continue reading Friday, August 30, 2024

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1957, two-time Kentucky Derby winner and Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey was born in Dallas. Have you ever tried … Continue reading Thursday, August 29, 2024

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1902, Newt Gresham and nine others established the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America in Rains County. The organization … Continue reading Wednesday, August 28, 2024

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1908, future president Lyndon Baines Johnson was born on a farm about 15 miles east of Fredericksburg. While the Texas … Continue reading Tuesday, August 28, 2024

MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1892, the town of Runningwater in Hale County was established, and residents celebrated the occasion with a barbecue. The town … Continue reading Monday, August 26, 2024

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1932, Texas-born Bonnie Parker (the Bonnie in “Bonnie and Clyde”) was arrested for trying to smuggle guns to Clyde while … Continue reading Saturday, August 24, 2024

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1984, President Ronald Reagan accepted his party’s nomination for president at the Republican National Convention in Dallas. Today, we bring … Continue reading Friday, August 23, 2024