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Saturday, November 16, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1845, the Republic of Texas concluded its final Indian treaty near present-day Waco, agreeing to peace with most of the … Continue reading Saturday, November 16, 2024

Friday, November 15, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1901, cattlewoman Armel Keeran was born in San Antonio. At one point, Keeran owned the largest herd of Brahman cattle … Continue reading Friday, November 15, 2024

Thursday, November 14, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1954, the Cuero Record published an article revealing fraud and bribery within the Veterans’ Land Program, prompting a multi-agency investigation that resulted … Continue reading Thursday, November 14, 2024

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1947, musician J. C. Crowley was born in Houston. His songs were recorded by Johnny Cash, Smokey Robinson, Little River … Continue reading Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1915, 22 music clubs from across the state met in Brownwood to form the Texas Federation of Music Clubs. The organization … Continue reading Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Monday, November 11, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1833, the Amos Wright sailed from New York for Texas with fifty-nine men, women, and children to establish a colony in present-day … Continue reading Monday, November 11, 2024

Saturday, November 9, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 2019, San Antonio celebrated Tony Parker Day in honor of the legendary Spurs point guard before the team retired his … Continue reading Saturday, November 9, 2024

Friday, November 8, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1917, the Ferguson Forum, a weekly political newspaper spearheaded by Governor James E. Ferguson, began publication in Temple. It remained … Continue reading Friday, November 8, 2024

Thursday, November 7, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1835, fifty-eight delegates at a gathering in San Felipe signed a statement of causes for taking up arms against Mexico. We’re … Continue reading Thursday, November 7, 2024

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1528, Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca and 80 other survivors of the Narváez expedition washed up on Galveston Island after … Continue reading Wednesday, November 6, 2024