FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1855, Governor Elisha Pease authorized James Hughes Callahan to cross the Rio Grande into Mexico for the alleged purpose of … Continue reading Friday, July 5, 2024

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024 Happy Independence Day! On this day in 1845, a convention assembled in Austin to consider the Congressional resolution proposing the annexation of the Republic of Texas … Continue reading Thursday, July 4, 2024

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1964, Natural Bridge Caverns in Comal County, the largest cavern in Texas, was opened to the public. Money is tight … Continue reading Wednesday, July 3, 2024

TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1863, Colonel John Bell Hood’s Texas Brigade led the Confederate assault on Devil’s Den and Little Round Top during the … Continue reading Tuesday, July 2, 2024

MONDAY, JULY 1, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1959, the Acres Homes Transit Company was granted a charter by the State of Texas, becoming the first bus franchise … Continue reading Monday, July 1, 2024

SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1845, the Texas Congress passed a joint resolution agreeing to annexation by the United States, setting the stage for Texas … Continue reading Saturday, June 29, 2024

FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 2007, Houston Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio logged his 3,000th career hit in a win over the Colorado Rockies, … Continue reading Friday, June 28, 2024

THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1918, prominent women’s suffragist Hortense Sparks Ward became the first woman in Harris County history to register to vote. Today, … Continue reading Thursday, June 27, 2024

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1922, Dallas radio station WFAA began transmitting from a small tent atop the Dallas Morning News building. The radio station … Continue reading Wednesday, June 26, 2024

TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1999, the San Antonio Spurs won their first of five NBA championships after an abbreviated regular season in which they … Continue reading Tuesday, June 25, 2024