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Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1806, the United States and Spain, seeking to avoid an armed conflict, signed an agreement establishing the area between the … Continue reading Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Monday, November 4, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1906, Gussie Nell Davis, the founder of the famed Kilgore Rangerettes dance troupe, was born in Farmersville. The Rangerettes performed … Continue reading Monday, November 4, 2024

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1909, the “king of whistlers” Fred Lowery was born in Palestine, Texas. Lowery, who was blind, enjoyed a successful musical … Continue reading Saturday, November 2, 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1939, the Pedernales Electric Cooperative began providing power to families in Bertram. The cooperative would grow to become the largest … Continue reading Friday, November 1, 2024

Thursday, October 31, 2024 Happy Halloween! On this day in 1869, Gen. Philip Sheridan, the military commander of Texas, removed Texas Supreme Court Justice Colbert Caldwell from his position in … Continue reading Thursday, October 31, 2024

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed legislation establishing five wilderness areas comprising almost 35,000 acres in East Texas. Given yesterday’s poll … Continue reading Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1853, the Texas legislature received a petition from the Alabama tribe for a reservation.  In 1928, the reservation was enlarged … Continue reading Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Monday, October 28, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1967, the United States transferred 7.82 acres of land near El Paso to Mexico, ending a boundary dispute dating back … Continue reading Monday, October 28, 2024

Saturday, October 26, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1848, Joseph H. LaMotte led two companies of the First United States Infantry to Davis Landing near modern-day Rio Grande … Continue reading Saturday, October 26, 2024

Friday, October 25, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1886, a farm in north Dallas hosted the first Texas State Fair. The following day, a competing event, the Dallas … Continue reading Friday, October 25, 2024