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Jun 29, 2023

Austin Republicans Say Goldwater Would Beat Kennedy in Texas in ‘64

June 29, 1963 - If Senator Barry Goldwater is nominated for President in 1964, Republicans in Austin say he would beat a Kennedy-Johnson...

Jun 5, 2023

President Kennedy Arrives in El Paso

June 5, 1963 - President Kennedy arrived in El Paso, Texas today by plane at 6:04 p.m. local time and got in the only political licks of...

Mar 22, 2023

Governor Connally Grants Parole to Candy Barr

Mar. 22, 1963 - Texas Governor John B. Connally today granted parole to former Dallas striptease dancer Candy Barr (pictured at Dallas...

Jan 13, 2023

Texas Senator John Tower Advocates Desegregation

Jan. 13, 1963 - Senator John Tower (pictured with Vice President Johnson), Republican of Texas, said today the South had not provided...

Nov 6, 2022

Connally Elected Governor of Texas

Nov. 6, 1962 - Democrat John B. Connally was elected Governor of Texas tonight, smashing the strongest Republican surge in state history....

Jul 31, 2022

National League Will Allow Houston to Hold Night Games on Sunday

July 31, 1962 - The National League today waived for Houston — and for next season only — a ban on Sunday night baseball. In lifting the...

May 6, 2022

Connally Takes Strong Lead in Texas Gubernatorial Primary

May 6, 1962 - John B. Connally Jr. (pictured last summer with President Kennedy), former Secretary of the Navy in the Kennedy...

Dec 11, 2021

Connally Resigns Post, Will Run for Texas Governor

Dec. 11, 1961 - Secretary of the Navy John B. Connally Jr. announced his resignation today. President Kennedy appointed another Texan,...

Nov 18, 2021

Speaker Rayburn is Buried in Texas

Nov. 18, 1961 - House Speaker Sam Rayburn was buried today in the rich Texas earth that nurtured him. Funeral services were held in the...

Nov 16, 2021

Speaker Sam Rayburn Dead at 79

Nov. 16, 1961 - House Speaker Sam Rayburn died of cancer in his sleep today. He was 79 years old. President Kennedy led the nation —...

Oct 31, 2021

Rayburn Goes Home to End His Days Among Friends and Neighbors

Oct. 31, 1961 - House Speaker Sam Rayburn (pictured last May) went home to Bonham, Texas by ambulance today. The Democratic leader had...

Oct 28, 2021

Secretary Connally May Run for Governor of Texas

Oct. 28, 1961 - The Secretary of the Navy, John B. Connally Jr., may give up the office next year to run for Governor of Texas. There are...