Cole Strehlow

FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024 Happy Friday Y’all! On this day in 1917, flight operations began at Kelly Field. The San Antonio airfield served as one of the nation’s preeminent training … Continue reading Friday, April 5, 2024

THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024 Have a fine Thursday! On this day in 1689, Spanish explorer Alonso de León officially named the Nueces River. The name “Nueces River,” or “River of Nuts,” … Continue reading Thursday, April 4, 2024

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024 Howdy! On this day in 1817, the Legendary Texan ‘Bigfoot’ Wallace was born. His lone star exploits began right after the Texas Revolution, the most notable … Continue reading Wednesday, April 3, 2024

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024 Mornin’ Folks! On this day in 1995, legendary Texas golf instructor Harvey Penick died at 90 in Austin. His Little Red Book of teachings was published in 1992 … Continue reading Tuesday, April 2, 2024

MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024 Happy April y’all! On this day in 1813, San Antonio’s governor, Manuel de Salcedo, surrendered the city to rebel forces led by José Gutiérrez de Lara. … Continue reading Monday, April 1, 2024

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2024 Howdy! On this date in 1813, Republican rebels defeated the Spanish royalists in the Battle of Rosillo, resulting in the capture of San Antonio and the … Continue reading Friday, March 29, 2024

THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2024 Happy Thursday! On this day in 1864, Confederate Colonel and guerrilla fighter William Quantrill was arrested by a fellow Confederate leader for murder in the north … Continue reading Thursday, March 28, 2024

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2024 Mornin’ Y’all! On this day in 1836, Mexican soldiers executed 342 Texan prisoners of war at Goliad. The massacre, along with the Alamo, became the rallying … Continue reading Wednesday, March 27, 2024

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024 Howdy Folks! On this day in 1945, battleship Texas supported America’s last amphibious assault in WWII. Today, the iconic dreadnought is anchored in the port of … Continue reading Tuesday, March 26, 2024

MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2024 Good Monday Morning! On this day in 1986, state officials created a new department seal for the Texas General Land Office to commemorate the Texas Sesquicentennial. … Continue reading Monday, March 25, 2024