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Photo: Daily Mail Violet and Daisy Hilton were born 113 years ago today on February 5th, 1908, in Brighton, England. Kate Skinner, a single mother, gave birth to conjoined twin girls who were fused at the pelvis (pyopagus), and also shared a blood circulatory system. They did not share any organs. The doctor who helped toContinue reading “Violet and Daisy Hilton, San Antonio’s conjoined twins. Their uplifting story facing the odds and adversity.”

So, you are asking, what does Phil Collins have to do with San Antonio ? I hope you enjoy the following story….. When he was just a lad growing up in London, Phil Collins became obsessed with Fess Parker in the role of Davy Crockett “King of the Wild Frontier” on the family’s black andContinue reading “January 30th: Phil Collins is 70 today”

“Snowpocalypse” San Antonio experienced a “Winter Wonderland” when an estimated 13.5” of snow blanketed the city over the preceding 2 days. This snowfall exceeded the previous record set in 1926 when 6.4” fell.  (Photo courtesy of NWS San Antonio) A little over a week earlier, on January 2nd, San Antonio received 2” of snow…but thisContinue reading “January 13th, 1985”

George Washington Brackenridge died 100 years ago today, at 88 years old. He was born in Indiana, and the family moved to Texana in Texas to establish a mercantile business in 1853. Before he settled in San Antonio, he was appointed for a time as a Treasury Agent by Abraham Lincoln.  Here in San Antonio,Continue reading “28th December 1920: Remembering George Washington Brackenridge”

There have been many movies filmed in and around San Antonio, including one that was awarded an Academy Award for “Best Picture” These are just some of them.  MISS CONGENIALITY ( 2000 ) Starring Sandra Bullock, William Shatner, Candice Bergen and Sir Michael Caine. Lots of memorable scenes around San Antonio including at the frontContinue reading ““QUIET ON THE SET, ACTION””

An Anniversary for San Antonio Riverwalk Landmark The Nix Hospital was dedicated on this day 90 years ago. Originally called the J.M. Nix Professional Building, it surpassed the height of the previous development of Joseph Madison Nix, The Medical Arts Building ( now known as the Emily Morgan Hotel ) which was 13 stories tallContinue reading “November 16th, 1930”

The “Father of the Riverwalk” is finally honored and rings the bell bearing his name Robert H.H. Hugman was honored at a ceremony on the stage of the Arneson River Theater on this day 42 years ago. He earned the name “The Father of the Riverwalk” because of his initial vision for the lazy waterway,Continue reading “November 1, 1978”

It is estimated that the first inhabitants who made their home alongside the San Antonio River lived in this region for over 10,000 years. The first people were described as nomadic hunter – gatherers. From those beginnings, the San Antonio we know today, has grown to become a vibrant city, with a colorful and richContinue reading “San Antonio’s Tapestry of Time”