Friday, March 14, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1940, King Ranch president Robert J. Kleberg met with other livestock professionals in Fort Worth to form the American Quarter … Continue reading Friday, March 14, 2025

Thursday, March 13, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1857, Atkins Jefferson McLemore was born in Spring Hill, Tennessee. He moved to Texas in 1878 and became a newspaper … Continue reading Thursday, March 13, 2025

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1938, drummer Ronnie Tutt was born in Dallas. During his prolific career, he performed with a host of rock ‘n’ … Continue reading Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1878, eight young men enrolled in the short-lived Alta Vista Agricultural College, the first public black college in Texas, for … Continue reading Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Monday, March 10, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1890, the John Sealy Training School for Nurses opened with 18 students in Galveston’s newly established John Sealy Hospital, becoming … Continue reading Monday, March 10, 2025

Saturday, March 8, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1947, harmonica virtuoso Don Brooks was born in Dallas. Brooks’ harmonica accompanied high-profile artists like Rita Coolidge and Harry Belafonte, … Continue reading Saturday, March 8, 2025

Friday, March 7, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1931, Christopher B. “Stubb” Stubblefield was born in Navasota. One of 13 children born to an East Texas Baptist preacher, … Continue reading Friday, March 7, 2025

Thursday, March 6, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1836, the Alamo fell to Mexican forces led by General Santa Anna following a 13-day siege. The death of the … Continue reading Thursday, March 6, 2025

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1842, Mexican general Ráfael Vásquez captured San Antonio with a force of 700 soldiers, abandoning the city a few days … Continue reading Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1950, future governor Rick Perry was born in Haskell. He was elected lieutenant governor in 1998 and assumed the governorship … Continue reading Tuesday, March 4, 2025