Paula Allen

HemisFair ’68 scrapbook holds memories of big-name entertainers

During the 1950s, an aircraft (XC-99) was parked at Kelly AFB. I believe it was the prototype (cargo version) of the Convair B-36 intercontinental nuclear bomber, flown by the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and deployed to Carswell AFB, Fort Worth, the forerunner to the B-52. To my knowledge it was never developed as a cargo carrier. I’m curious as to what happened to the old bird. — Retired Air Force Col. Jay Feibelman The experimental cargo plane (first covered here Dec. 3, 2006) was one of a ki…

One-time ‘TB cottages’ converted to help tackle diabetes, San Antonio’s current challenge

Legend has it that Ford was pushed out of San Antonio by city’s business elite. But did that happen?

San Antonio artist Bristow created centerpiece for HemisFair ’68 pavilion

San Antonio history author Ed Gaida used many talents to reveal secrets of the past

Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass were among the popular acts, but the Animals got booted despite their 1964 hit “The House of the Rising Sun.”

The Alamo Defenders Monument, Alamo Stadium statues and El Conquistador Hotel were envisioned — but never brought to life.  

San Antonio’s Roy Barrera Sr. welcomed Princess Grace and others. A reader shares memories of Bob Hope’s visit to the 1968 world’s fair.

Harry Daniel Jersig pursued his passion for recreation while turning the beverage into “the national beer of Texas,” even moving Buckhorn Saloon to the brewery.