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Saturday, August 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1939, country music singer and songwriter Billy Joe Shaver was born in Corsicana. Johnny Cash praised him as “one of … Continue reading Saturday, August 16, 2025

Friday, August 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1945, longtime Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Gene Upshaw was born in Robstown. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall … Continue reading Friday, August 15, 2025

Thursday, August 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1945, comedian and actor Steve Martin was born in Waco. Also an accomplished banjo player, Martin has won five Grammy … Continue reading Thursday, August 14, 2025

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1912, golfer Ben Hogan was born in Dublin, Texas. He won nine major championships and is one of only six … Continue reading Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1929, country singer Alvis Edgar “Buck” Owens Jr. was born in Sherman. He was the longtime frontman for The Buckaroos, … Continue reading Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Monday, August 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1914, a mysterious fire destroyed the Duval County courthouse and most of the evidence of illegal activity associated with South … Continue reading Monday, August 11, 2025

Sunday, August 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, the Texas Department of Public Safety was established by the Texas Legislature. Newly elected Governor James Allred had campaigned … Continue reading Sunday, August 10, 2025

Saturday, August 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1946, the last Confederate reunion was held at Camp Ben McCulloch in Hays County. The annual reunion was organized in … Continue reading Saturday, August 9, 2025

Friday, August 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, singer Joseph “Joe Tex” Arrington Jr. was born in Rogers. Among his biggest hits are “Skinny Legs and All” … Continue reading Friday, August 8, 2025

Thursday, August 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, a strike by Dallas dressmakers generated international headlines when picketers entered two local factories and stripped the clothing from … Continue reading Thursday, August 7, 2025