Abraham Lincoln was elected to the U.S. presidency today. By defeating Stephen A. Douglas, Lincoln became the first Republican president. On November 7, 1860, the Dawsons Fort Wayne Daily Times reported election results along with the headline, "Republicans be Glad!" The paper continued: "But let wisdom and urbanity be the governing principle in your gladness. The victory is ours. Now let us merit it; and by wisdom and patriotism continue that policy, for without both, the change will not be to the people a reform, but a barren result."... Read Full Story
A sole gunman has survived a shoot-out with authorities after killing 13 and wounding dozens more at Fort Hood, Texas on Thursday. Military experts are now calling this the worst mass shooting at a military base in America's history. Unfortunately, this is not the first time there has been a mass shooting in Killeen. Read Full Story