Tuesday, November 7, 2023

November 7 in San Antonio history...

1945
Two bids for 345 miles of rural electric lines in Gonzales, Guadalupe, Wilson, Bexar and Lavaca counties were received by the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative today.  If accepted, construction of the lines will bring electricity to 605 additional farm homes.

1949
The first live broadcast over WOAI-TV got underway this afternoon at Alamo Stadium gymnasium. Co-sponsored by the San Antonio Appliance Association, the shows will extend over a three-day period and will feature professional and amateur talent.

2009
Linda Ronstadt performs with Los Camperos in Municipal Auditorium.  Due to her diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease, this is the final public performance of her career.