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 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 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 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 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 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 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

Friday, May 8, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, gospel music singer Dorothy Combs Morrison was born in Longview. She was the lead vocalist on the 1969 hit … Continue reading Friday, May 8, 2026

Thursday, May 7, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1844, a river steamer known as Scioto Belle arrived at Galveston from New Orleans. Later that year, Dr. John Henry … Continue reading Thursday, May 7, 2026

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1931, former U.S. Rep. Marvin Leath was born in Henderson. During Ronald Reagan’s presidency, Leath was known as a member … Continue reading Wednesday, May 6, 2026