Friday, January 17, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1821, the government of New Spain granted Moses Austin a permit to settle 300 families in Texas, initiating the process … Continue reading Friday, January 17, 2025

Thursday, January 16, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1917, Texas historian Joe B. Frantz was born in Dallas. He earned his doctorate at the University of Texas and … Continue reading Thursday, January 16, 2025

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1939, the Texas Memorial Museum opened on the University of Texas campus in Austin. Established by the Texas Centennial Celebration … Continue reading Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1924, actress Mildred Frances Cook, known professionally as Carole Cook, was born in Abilene. She is best known for appearances … Continue reading Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Monday, January 13, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1974, Dallas–Fort Worth Regional Airport officially opened. The celebratory occasion was marked by the landing of the Concorde supersonic passenger … Continue reading Monday, January 13, 2025

Saturday, January 11, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1967, the San Diego Rockets basketball team was founded, and then moved to become the Houston Rockets in 1971. And, … Continue reading Saturday, January 11, 2025

Friday, January 10, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1901, the Spindletop gusher came in at an oilfield south of Beaumont, spewing the black gold over 100 feet in … Continue reading Friday, January 10, 2025

Thursday, January 9, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 2024, the very first edition of The Texas Flyover was published, landing in just over 11,000 inboxes. You can read it … Continue reading Thursday, January 9, 2025

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1919, ballerina Nana Gollner was born in El Paso. She made her first professional appearance in Los Angeles at the … Continue reading Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1870, the 475-foot Waco Suspension Bridge opened to traffic, becoming the longest single-span suspension bridge west of the Mississippi River. … Continue reading Tuesday, January 7, 2025