Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1866, President Andrew Johnson issued a proclamation of peace between the United States and Texas, officially ending the Civil War. … Continue reading Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1749, four Apache chiefs buried a hatchet in a peace ceremony in San Antonio, signifying the tribe’s conversion to Christianity … Continue reading Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Monday, August 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1813, an army of Spaniard royalists defeated a republican force in the Battle of Medina about 20 miles south of … Continue reading Monday, August 18, 2025

Sunday, August 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1842, The Telegraph and Texas Register mistakenly announced the death of John Henry Moore, one of the Old Three Hundred … Continue reading Sunday, August 17, 2025

Saturday, August 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1939, country music singer and songwriter Billy Joe Shaver was born in Corsicana. Johnny Cash praised him as “one of … Continue reading Saturday, August 16, 2025

Friday, August 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1945, longtime Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Gene Upshaw was born in Robstown. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall … Continue reading Friday, August 15, 2025

Thursday, August 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1945, comedian and actor Steve Martin was born in Waco. Also an accomplished banjo player, Martin has won five Grammy … Continue reading Thursday, August 14, 2025

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1912, golfer Ben Hogan was born in Dublin, Texas. He won nine major championships and is one of only six … Continue reading Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1929, country singer Alvis Edgar “Buck” Owens Jr. was born in Sherman. He was the longtime frontman for The Buckaroos, … Continue reading Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Monday, August 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1914, a mysterious fire destroyed the Duval County courthouse and most of the evidence of illegal activity associated with South … Continue reading Monday, August 11, 2025