Sunday, August 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, the Texas Department of Public Safety was established by the Texas Legislature. Newly elected Governor James Allred had campaigned … Continue reading Sunday, August 10, 2025

Saturday, August 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1946, the last Confederate reunion was held at Camp Ben McCulloch in Hays County. The annual reunion was organized in … Continue reading Saturday, August 9, 2025

Friday, August 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, singer Joseph “Joe Tex” Arrington Jr. was born in Rogers. Among his biggest hits are “Skinny Legs and All” … Continue reading Friday, August 8, 2025

Thursday, August 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, a strike by Dallas dressmakers generated international headlines when picketers entered two local factories and stripped the clothing from … Continue reading Thursday, August 7, 2025

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1902, civil rights activist and folk artist Alice Dickerson Montemayor was born in Laredo. She is known for her writings … Continue reading Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2014, the Texas Rangers defeated the Chicago White Sox 16-0, the biggest shutout win in franchise history. Things are heating … Continue reading Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Monday, August 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1955, former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales was born in San Antonio. Gonzales also served as the Texas Secretary of … Continue reading Monday, August 4, 2025

Sunday, August 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1940, Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Lance Alworth was born in Houston. Nicknamed Bambi, Alworth played nine seasons … Continue reading Sunday, August 3, 2025

Saturday, August 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1832, Texas settlers refused an order to surrender their arms to José de las Piedras, commander of the Mexican battalion … Continue reading Saturday, August 2, 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, John Robert Baylor declared himself governor of the Confederate Territory of Arizona in what is now Mesilla, New Mexico. … Continue reading Friday, August 1, 2025