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Monday, October 7, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1922, former Houston Astros manager Grady Hatton was born in Beaumont. After a 14-year career playing for six major league … Continue reading Monday, October 7, 2024

Saturday, October 5, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1838, the deadliest Indian attack in East Texas history took place in what became known as the Killough Massacre.  And … Continue reading Saturday, October 5, 2024

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1876, Thomas S. Gathright was appointed the first president of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, which would later … Continue reading Friday, October 4, 2024

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1930, the Daisy Bradford No. 3 oil well in Rusk County came in, ushering in the East Texas oil boom. … Continue reading Thursday, October 3, 2024

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1835, the Mexican military commander in Texas demanded the surrender of a cannon given to the town of Gonzales for … Continue reading Wednesday, October 2, 2024

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1837, John P. Borden opened the Texas General Land Office in Houston. Within two years, he would acquire 5,000 pounds … Continue reading Tuesday, October 1, 2024

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1972, Guadalupe Mountains National Park was established in Hudspeth and Culberson counties. The park is the site of Guadalupe Peak, … Continue reading Monday, September 30, 2024

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1859, Juan Cortina rode into Brownsville with at least 40 men and took control of the town. He would soon … Continue reading Saturday, September 28, 2024

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1948, WBAP-Fort Worth broadcast a speech by Harry S. Truman, becoming the first TV station in Texas to go on … Continue reading Friday, September 27, 2024

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1888, folklorist and newspaper columnist James Frank Dobie was born on a ranch in Live Oak County. This afternoon, you’ll … Continue reading Thursday, September 26, 2024