Happy Birthday to the Texas Constitution!
The Texas Constitution of 1876 was adopted on February 15, 1876. Though it was...
Happy Birthday to Green DeWitt and James Field Smathers
February 12 was the birthday of two Texas heroes who dared to dream of...
Happy Birthday, Robert Hugman!
You have probably never heard of architect Robert Hugman, but if you’ve been to...
Happy Birthday, Roger Staubach and Rip Torn
They don’t quite share a birthday, but today we recognize two Texas entertainers–professional football...
Happy Birthday, Gen. Albert Sydney Johnson
Albert Sydney Johnston was born February 2, 1803 in Washington, Kentucky–the youngest son of...
Happy Birthday to Alton Stricklin and Nolan Ryan
This weekend we say “Happy birthday!” to two Hall of Famers. Born January 29,...
Happy Birthday, William Lewis Moody
William Lewis Moody was a businessman successful in banking and insurance, but more than...
Happy Birthday, Jules Bledsoe
Everyone has a birthday, but what do you do if no one remembers what...
Happy Birthday, Janis Joplin and Oveta Culp Hobby
Author’s note: Wednesday was the day Texas State Sales Taxes are due. Since I’m...
Julia Lee Sinks, Texas Historian
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 18, 1817, Julia Lee moved to Texas with her...