July 26 In San Antonio History

Press release from the San Antonio Public Library:

July 26, 2021

1896

The Ursuline Convent is now being thoroughly repainted in every part and all panels, walls, lintels and doors nicely grained. Such treatment of the entire building will do much to spark it up.

1975

The San Antonio Wings of the World Football League play their home opener at Alamo Stadium against the Charlotte Hornets in front of 12,325 fans. The Wings win, 27-10. However, the WFL folds in October.

1981

The first jazz mass ever celebrated at a Catholic church in this area – and possibly in the entire Southwest – is held in San Fernando Cathedral. Jim Cullum and the Happy Jazz Band provided their interpretations of hymns and spirituals to a 7:30 p.m. service conducted by Father Louis White.

This press release was produced by the San Antonio Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.