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This month in 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in an effort to ease unemployment in the U.S.
March 2 marks Texas’ independence from Mexico and celebrates the birth of Samuel Houston, who helped usher in Texas independence.
February 20 is Presidents Day. In America’s relatively short history, there have been 45 presidents. And four of them called Texas home!
February 19 marks the birth of the Coast Guard Reserve. It was created in 1941 for when the Coast Guard needs a little more help.
The history of Texas electricity began in the early 1880s when the first power plant was built in Galveston, running on steam and the rushing water of dams.
War doesn’t always stop when the battles are over. The trauma of fighting can carry on for many years, even a lifetime, playing out in the hearts and minds of our veterans.
These days, there are lots of options designed to help homeowners save energy.
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Franklin’s most famous experiment came in 1752 when he flew a kite into a thunderstorm. He was able to capture an electrical charge in a Leyden jar.
To kick off the New Year, we thought we'd take a few moments to highlight a handful of famous Texans born in January: Tex, Ernie, George and Janis.
