Monday, December 29, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1845, the U.S. Congress approved the annexation of Texas as the nation’s 28th state. We hope you enjoyed readers’ stories … Continue reading Monday, December 29, 2025

Sunday, December 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1859, the Hebrew Congregation of the City of Houston was chartered as the first Jewish house of worship in Texas. … Continue reading Sunday, December 28, 2025

Saturday, December 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, Eli Whiteley, who grew up on his family’s farm near Georgetown, single-handedly killed nine German soldiers and captured 23 while … Continue reading Saturday, December 27, 2025

Thursday, December 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1871, the Houston and Texas Central Railroad reached Austin. Within the next five years, the capital city’s population doubled. Merry … Continue reading Thursday, December 25, 2025

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1905, filmmaker, businessman, and aviator Howard Hughes was born in Houston. He is known for producing landmark films Hell’s Angels (1930) … Continue reading Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1936, actor Frederic Forrest was born in Waxahachie. He is best known for his roles in several films directed by … Continue reading Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Monday, December 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1836, the First Congress of the Republic of Texas established the General Land Office to “superintend, execute, and perform all … Continue reading Monday, December 22, 2025

Sunday, December 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1853, the Texas legislature passed the Mississippi and Pacific Railroad Act to spur the construction of a southern transcontinental railroad … Continue reading Sunday, December 21, 2025

Saturday, December 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1835, the garrison at Goliad declared its independence from Mexico, 73 days before the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed. … Continue reading Saturday, December 20, 2025

Friday, December 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1842, the Somervell expedition disbanded near Laredo. Sam Houston authorized the expedition in retaliation for several Mexican incursions into Texas. … Continue reading Friday, December 19, 2025