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Monday, June 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1875, the Frontier Echo published its first edition in Jacksboro. The newspaper, which focused on the cattle industry in West … Continue reading Monday, June 30, 2025

Sunday, June 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1928, the Democratic National Convention wrapped up in Houston with the nomination of Catholic and anti-prohibitionist Al Smith as the … Continue reading Sunday, June 29, 2025

Saturday, June 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1919, the Texas Senate ratified the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, becoming the first state in the South to … Continue reading Saturday, June 28, 2025

Friday, June 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, businessman and politician Ross Perot was born in Texarkana. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he founded Electronic … Continue reading Friday, June 27, 2025

Thursday, June 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1832, up to 200 Mexican soldiers under the command of Domingo de Ugartechea surrendered to a band of Texans commanded … Continue reading Thursday, June 26, 2025

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, the USS Texas was hit by two German 240mm shells off the coast of Cherbourg, France. The blast destroyed … Continue reading Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1943, the first class of navigator trainees graduated from the newly established San Marcos Army Airfield. The installation was one … Continue reading Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Monday, June 23, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1979, Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson was born in Rosebud. TCU’s all-time rushing leader led the NFL in … Continue reading Monday, June 23, 2025

Sunday, June 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, legendary TCU quarterback Davey O’Brien was born in Dallas. In 1938, he became the first quarterback to win the … Continue reading Sunday, June 22, 2025

Saturday, June 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1902, trial lawyer Percy Eugene Foreman was born in Bold Springs. Among his most famous clients were James Earl Ray, … Continue reading Saturday, June 21, 2025