Cole Strehlow

Saturday, December 21, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1882, Edith Eunice Therrel Wilmans, the first woman to serve in the Texas legislature, was born, winning election in 1922 … Continue reading Saturday, December 21, 2024

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1837, the state legislature approved the incorporation of the city of San Antonio, previously known as Presidio San Antonio de … Continue reading Saturday, December 14, 2024

Saturday, December 7, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1935, Houston received fives inches of rain, flooding the bayous and inundating 25 blocks of the city’s downtown business district. … Continue reading Saturday, December 7, 2024

Saturday, November 30, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1835, David N. Burke arrived in Texas with a company of about thirty volunteers from Mobile, Alabama, under his command. … Continue reading Saturday, November 30, 2024

Saturday, November 23, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1936, legendary Delta blues guitarist Robert Johnson had his first recording session in San Antonio. Johnson claimed his prowess with … Continue reading Saturday, November 23, 2024

Saturday, November 16, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1845, the Republic of Texas concluded its final Indian treaty near present-day Waco, agreeing to peace with most of the … Continue reading Saturday, November 16, 2024

Saturday, November 9, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 2019, San Antonio celebrated Tony Parker Day in honor of the legendary Spurs point guard before the team retired his … Continue reading Saturday, November 9, 2024

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1909, the “king of whistlers” Fred Lowery was born in Palestine, Texas. Lowery, who was blind, enjoyed a successful musical … Continue reading Saturday, November 2, 2024

Saturday, October 26, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1848, Joseph H. LaMotte led two companies of the First United States Infantry to Davis Landing near modern-day Rio Grande … Continue reading Saturday, October 26, 2024

Saturday, October 19, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1889, H. S. Barber carved his name into the rock at the Devil’s Sinkhole. Barber was the first known explorer … Continue reading Saturday, October 19, 2024