Happy Birthday, H. Ross Perot!
Henry Ross Perot was born June 27, 1930 in Texarkana, Texas. He became a...
Happy Birthday, Erastus “Deaf” Smith!
For a quiet man, Erastus “Deaf” Smith‘s name sure pops up a lot! I’ve...
Happy Birthday, Mance Lipscomb!
On April 9, 1895 a son was born to an ex-slave father and his...
Remembering Amelia Williams
On March 25, 1876 Thomas and Emma Williams welcomed a baby girl into their...
Happy Birthday, Lt. Henry O. Flipper!
Henry Ossian Flipper was born March 21, 1856 to Festus and Isabella Flipper, slaves....
Happy Birthday, Texas…and Sam Houston…and Joel Poinsett!
Today is a BIG day in Texas history! Today we celebrate the birthday of...
Happy Birthday, Samuel Walker
Samuel Walker was born February 24, 1817 in Toaping Castle, Maryland. His life began...
Birthday of John Connally
John Connally–United States Secretary of the Navy, 39th Governor of Texas, United States Secretary...
Happy Birthday, Robert Hugman!
You have probably never heard of architect Robert Hugman, but if you’ve been to...
Happy Birthday, Gen. Albert Sydney Johnson
Albert Sydney Johnston was born February 2, 1803 in Washington, Kentucky–the youngest son of...