SAPL : April 19 In San Antonio History...

San Antonio TX

23 April, 2022

5:42 PM

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Press release from the San Antonio Public Library: Andrew Crews 19 April 2022 1918 No darkening of the streets or show windows in stores along the parade route tonight will be required, according to the directors of the Fiesta Association. "The more lights there are on the street the better the floats will show up and we are anxious that there be as much light as possible," says B. R. Webb, president of the Fiesta Association. 1988 Longtime San Antonio clothiers, Frost Brothers, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. 1991 Longtime album-oriented rock station 99.5 KISS changes formats and begins simulcasting the 50's and 60's oldies format of 930 KOOL AM. Eight full-time and part-time disc jockeys are fired as a result. Reaction from listeners is swift and harsh. This press release was produced by the San Antonio Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.