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Sunday, November 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, Confederate General Hiram B. Granbury—the namesake of Hood County’s seat of government—was killed in the Battle of Franklin. We … Continue reading Sunday, November 30, 2025

Saturday, November 29, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1940, songwriter Francis Rodney Zambon was born in Houston. Known professionally as Mark James, he wrote Elvis Presley’s hit single … Continue reading Saturday, November 29, 2025

Thursday, November 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1915, orchestral conductor Victor Alessandro was born in Waco. Alessandro led the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra from 1951 to 1976, … Continue reading Thursday, November 27, 2025

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, H.L. Hunt purchased Columbus Marion “Dad” Joiner’s leases in the East Texas oilfield—including the Daisy Bradford No. 3—for $1 … Continue reading Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1837, the steamship Columbia, of the Morgan Lines, departed New Orleans on its inaugural voyage to Galveston. The company was … Continue reading Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Monday, November 24, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1835, lawmakers for the provisional government of Texas established the Texas Rangers. The fighting force achieved worldwide fame during the … Continue reading Monday, November 24, 2025

Sunday, November 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1929, evangelical Christian author and broadcaster Hal Lindsey was born in Houston. He is best known for his 1970 bestseller … Continue reading Sunday, November 23, 2025

Saturday, November 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1849, Austin College was incorporated in Huntsville on land donated by the family of Stephen F. Austin. Republic of Texas … Continue reading Saturday, November 22, 2025

Friday, November 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1963, President John F. Kennedy was greeted by thousands in San Antonio during a visit to Brooks Air Force Base, … Continue reading Friday, November 21, 2025

Thursday, November 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1916, actress Evelyn Keyes was born in Port Arthur. She is remembered for her portrayal of Suellen O’Hara in the … Continue reading Thursday, November 20, 2025