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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1936, legendary American singer and songwriter Charles Hardin Holley, better known as Buddy Holly, was born in Lubbock. A contract … Continue reading Saturday, September 7, 2024

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1875, the Constitutional Convention met in Austin, where delegates drafted a constitution to replace the one adopted during Reconstruction. The … Continue reading Friday, September 6, 2024

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1836, Sam Houston was elected president of the newly established Republic of Texas. People have done some wild things with … Continue reading Thursday, September 5, 2024

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1839, a steamboat that played a pivotal role in the Texas Revolution was sold. Between April 15 and 26, the … Continue reading Wednesday, September 4, 2024

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1934, blues guitarist Freddie King was born in Gilmer. “Have You Ever Loved a Woman” and “Hide Away” are among … Continue reading Tuesday, September 3, 2024

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1945, Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz signed the instrument of surrender with Japan that ended World War II. Nimitz was born … Continue reading Monday, September 2, 2024

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1871, “Gentleman Jim” Ferguson—a future governor of Texas, was born near Salado. He was first elected in 1914, running on a … Continue reading Saturday, August 31, 2024

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1901, the El Paso Electric Railway Company was founded. Today, the company is known as El Paso Electric and provides … Continue reading Friday, August 30, 2024

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1957, two-time Kentucky Derby winner and Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey was born in Dallas. Have you ever tried … Continue reading Thursday, August 29, 2024

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1902, Newt Gresham and nine others established the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America in Rains County. The organization … Continue reading Wednesday, August 28, 2024