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Monday, May 18, 2026

Monday, May 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1931, Texas lawmakers established a five-member committee to investigate all aspects of state government, aiming to streamline operations and cut … Continue reading Monday, May 18, 2026

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Sunday, May 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1839, Texas Rangers defeated Mexican insurgent Manuel Flores and his band near the North San Gabriel River. Following the skirmish, … Continue reading Sunday, May 17, 2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1968, 400 students at Edgewood High School in San Antonio walked out to protest inadequate education, citing insufficient supplies and … Continue reading Saturday, May 16, 2026

Friday, May 15, 2026

Friday, May 15, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1888, the Port Isabel lighthouse was extinguished after it was discovered that the U.S. government did not own the land … Continue reading Friday, May 15, 2026

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Thursday, May 14, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1854, Texans of German ancestry gathered at the annual Staats-Saengerfest in San Antonio, where they adopted a resolution opposing slavery. A … Continue reading Thursday, May 14, 2026

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1923, jazz pianist William “Red” Garland was born in Dallas. He produced several notable recordings as a member of the … Continue reading Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Good Morning! On this date in 1942, construction began on a German prisoner of war camp in northeastern Walker County. During the war, many POWs were leased to … Continue reading Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Monday, May 11, 2026

Monday, May 11, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1953, a tornado that hit downtown Waco killed 114 people and injured hundreds more. It remains the deadliest tornado in … Continue reading Monday, May 11, 2026

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Sunday, May 10, 2026 Happy Mother’s Day! On this day in 1979, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas was designated a historic landmark. It was designed by the Chicago firm … Continue reading Sunday, May 10, 2026

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Saturday, May 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1937, singer and songwriter Sonny Curtis was born in Meadow. He collaborated with Buddy Holly as a member of the … Continue reading Saturday, May 9, 2026

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