Friday, April 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Confederate colonel Earl Van Dorn intercepted 500 Union troops at the port of Saluria on Matagorda Island. Fearing an … Continue reading Friday, April 25, 2025

Thursday, April 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1911, the Magnolia Petroleum Company was founded. Magnolia was later acquired by Standard Oil of New York, which is a … Continue reading Thursday, April 24, 2025

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, fashion model Dorian Leigh was born in San Antonio. She is known for her appearances in Revlon’s “Fire and Ice” … Continue reading Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1923, film and television producer Aaron Spelling was born in Dallas. Among his record 218 production credits are the TV … Continue reading Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Monday, April 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1836, Texas soldiers under the command of Sam Houston routed Santa Anna’s army at the Battle of San Jacinto, shouting … Continue reading Monday, April 21, 2025

Sunday, April 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1836, General Sam Houston led the Texian army to Lynch’s Ferry, allowing them to choose the ground for the upcoming … Continue reading Sunday, April 20, 2025

Saturday, April 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1910, the Texas Industrial Congress was organized at San Antonio with a mission to promote Texas agriculture, commerce, and industry.  … Continue reading Saturday, April 19, 2025

Friday, April 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1904, surrealist artist Harry Peyton Carnohan was born in Milford. His most famous work is West Texas Landscape, depicting a … Continue reading Friday, April 18, 2025

Thursday, April 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1871, the legislature authorized the establishment of the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College, allocating $75,000 for the construction of the … Continue reading Thursday, April 17, 2025

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1971, Selena Quintanilla Perez was born in Lake Jackson. Known as the “Queen of Tejano Music,” she achieved tremendous success … Continue reading Wednesday, April 16, 2025