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FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1869, twenty-four defendants went on trial for killing three prisoners who had gotten into a political fight that turned violent. … Continue reading Friday, May 24, 2024

THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1871, state lawmakers established the Texas Bureau of Immigration with the intent of “promoting and protecting immigration” into the state. … Continue reading Thursday, May 23, 2024

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1971, the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum was dedicated at the University of Texas campus in Austin. (Learn more) … Continue reading Wednesday, May 22, 2024

TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1849, German immigrant and famed cabinetmaker Charles Steinhagen arrived in Galveston. Many of his pieces were collected by philanthropist Ima … Continue reading Tuesday, May 21, 2024

MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1805, King Charles IV of Spain ordered a survey to determine the boundary between Texas and the United States’ newly … Continue reading Monday, May 20, 2024

FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1865, the last 1,200 Union prisoners left Camp Ford outside Tyler, the largest Confederate detention camp west of the Mississippi. … Continue reading Friday, May 17, 2024

THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1843, the Texas Navy defeated two Mexican warships in a brief skirmish off the Yucatán coast. The victory was commemorated … Continue reading Thursday, May 16, 2024

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1755, Laredo was founded by Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Garza, who served as the town’s chief justice until … Continue reading Wednesday, May 15, 2024

TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1836, captured Mexican General Santa Anna agreed to withdraw his forces and lobby his government to recognize Texas independence in … Continue reading Tuesday, May 14, 2024

MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1865, more than a month after Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant, Confederate and Union forces clashed at … Continue reading Monday, May 13, 2024