HISTORY

Prohibition outlawed the manufacture, sale and transportation of alcohol from 1919 to 1933 but that didn’t stop Texans from imbibing during those dry years.

The Alamo Sacristy is reopening on Wednesday following a multiple-year closure and it will include a new exhibit.

On September 14, UTSA will host a ceremonial quarter release to honor Idar’s legacy. The celebration will feature two events that are free to the public at UTSA’s downtown campus.

Only three boat ramps are expected to be open this weekend at Canyon Lake as the water levels dip even lower.

Here are the 10 biggest by the number of striking workers, according to Statista.

Newly discovered dinosaur tracks are visible once again at a Texas state park after two years of excessive drought.

Another boat ramp has closed at Canyon Lake as water levels continue to drop to historic lows.

The speech was a part of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, an event organized to advocate civil and economic rights for African-Americans.

It’s official - Canyon Lake has just registered its lowest level in recorded history thanks to two brutally hot, record-breaking summers.

Comal Springs is one of the most prolific springs in Texas. It's only stopped flowing once before. Could it happen again?

A retired military couple, Keith and Robin Muschalek bought a dilapidated Wilson County home in 2015. They soon found out the property was a slave plantation, and are now trying to learn more about the enslaved people who lived and worked there. The other unanswered question revolves around their emancipation: Where did they go?

A boat estimated to be up to 500 years old was found after an explosion at a Ukranian dam in early June.

Put on by the City of San Antonio’s Office of Historic Preservation, the race utilizes a family-friendly scavenger hunt that explores San Antonio’s history and architecture.

An ornate tomb discovered in 2008 in Valencina, Spain was previously thought to belong to a high-status young man but new research shows it was actually the tomb of a woman.

“San Antonio plays this role in collecting enslaved freedom seekers and trying to return them to bondage or auctioning them off.”

An exhibit at the San Antonio Museum of Art is combining art, history and beer.

The plot is marked off by large limestone blocks within the historic New Braunfels Cemetery located just off the I-35 South service road.

Tuesday marks the anniversary of a significant discovery made in an ocean: Sept. 1 is the 35th anniversary of the remains of the Titanic being discovered in the Atlantic, an occasion that brought headlines around the world in 1985.

Although it's a federal holiday, there is still a lot more we need know about this historical event.

A Roman mausoleum has been unearthed in London and researchers are calling the discovery the “first of its kind.”

Vintage photos give an insight in the history of Fredericksburg, which was founded by German immigrants on May 8, 1846.

Remains of a 19th-century quarantine hospital and cemetery were found submerged at Dry Tortugas National Park near the island of Garden Key, Florida in August 2022.

During the month of May, Catholics celebrate the crowning of Mary, where a crown is placed on Mary’s head with flowers.

What do you think of when you hear the words “Kentucky Derby?”

UIW history department professor gives us an understanding of the historical origins of Cinco de Mayo, and what it means not just Mexicans but all Americans.

A new center aims to link all five San Antonio missions and serve as a starting point for a curated experience that also encompasses Europe.

The community is invited to the Briscoe Western Art Museum for a day of free admission to the cultural arts experience this upcoming Sunday.

Has it really been about 100 years since arguably America’s first true sports icon was in his heyday?

The San Antonio Jewish community gathered Monday night to mark Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day that honors the six million jews who perished in the Holocaust, along with those that also survived.

Each year on April 15 marks another Titanic Remembrance Day, a time to reflect on the lives lost when the famed ship sank into the North Atlantic’s icy waters back in 1912.

Selena Quintanilla, her music, image and legacy all still live on today.

The first center to support the cultural restoration of the American Indian peoples of South Texas is getting a permanent location after nearly three decades of serving the community.

Sports are so powerful -- they transcend just the court, the mat or the field: They have the power to change lives.

Monday marked 187 years since those who fought and gave their lives for Texas Independence during the final battle of the Alamo.

History enthusiasts, families, and community members are invited to visit the Alamo to remember the renowned 1836 battle.

The Alamo on Thursday morning will hold a ceremony to commemorate the start of the 1836 siege.

The Witte Museum has hundreds of thousands of artifacts that you can explore their collection -- a collection filled with one of a kind items you won’t see anywhere else.

Whether you feel like you have a strong understanding of black history, or you're working to learn more, we've assembled 10 facts, or anecdotes, from history.com, to help you grow your knowledge base.

It all started with one week in 1926, when one organization chose the second week of February to promote the achievements by Black Americans and other people of African descent.

The Texas State Parks system has grown into a network of scenic destinations and landmarks that attract millions of visitors each year, but vintage photos show it had humble beginnings.

The play “Crystal City 1969″ at the Guadalupe Theater is the story of a historic student walkout that had a pivotal role in the struggle for Mexican-American civil rights.

National Michigan Day is Jan. 18.

The year 2023 marks a special anniversary for San Antonio and Spurs fans, specifically. Fifty years ago this year, the Spurs debuted in the Alamo City after the franchise moved here from Dallas, where they were the Chaparrals.

The Spurs played at the Alamodome from 1993-2002, and now are returning to celebrate the team's 50th anniversary.

Medina Lake has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons in recent years due to low water levels but it hasn’t always been so dry.

“Our students need to know that the halls that they walk, the neighborhoods that they walk, are an important part of not just San Antonio’s history, but also the state’s history,” Hernandez said.

Local businessman Charles Williams is fulfilling a decades' long dream by opening a museum to pay tribute to African Americans and African American history in San Antonio.

Here’s a look at some historical photos from the University of Texas at San Antonio Special Digital Collection that give a glimpse into the history of the Texas Rangers.

Archaeologists think a newly discovered tunnel at the Temple of Taposiris Magna near Alexandria, Egypt could lead to the lost tomb of Cleopatra.

It’s a common adage in Texas that we are the only state that can secede from the U.S. but is it true?

A UTSA course is diving deep into the history of Day of the Dead and created an exhibit at the Institute of Texan Cultures in downtown.

Victims of abusive, government-backed Native American boarding schools are sharing their experiences as U.

Hispanic Heritage Month is a great time to learn more: For some, more about your own heritage, or for others, perhaps another culture.

A rare 1932 Ford Model B is headed to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. The story of the family that o is also part of the reason the vehicle tells a deeper story.

The Alamo City officially got 11.26″ of rain that day. Mike Osterhage revisits his battle getting to the station in a soaked city.

Some structures in the park date back to the 1700s but initial plans for restoration have been controversial

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a celebration of Mexican tradition and culture.

A local nonprofit devoted to preserving and protecting the culture and traditions of Native American tribes and other indigenous people who resided in the Spanish Colonial Missions is forming a new center on the city’s East Side.

The name Seguin was chosen to honor Colonel Juan N. Seguin who led a unit of Tejano soldiers that helped Sam Houston defeat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto.

New dinosaur tracks were discovered at a Texas state park last week after a year of excessive drought.

A St. Mary's University student is researching the story of a freed slave who would become the first Black Texan to earn the nation's highest military honor.

Preserving Mexican traditions is at the root of the dance classes found at the Guadalupe Academy on the West Side of San Antonio.

View historical school photos that show what Texas students looked like more than 100 years ago.

A walk through Mission San Juan reveals the rich landscape that helped sustain the San Antonio region’s early settlers.

Texas Republicans have included a plank in their platform urging the legislature to allow Texans to vote on whether the state should secede from the United States.

Imagine the pressure of having to accurately forecast the weather with countless lives and the fate of the free world at stake. That's exactly what a team of British and American meteorologists were tasked to do 78 years ago for the battle of D-Day.

A Ukrainian exhibit at the Igo Library aims to teach people in San Antonio about Ukraine's deep history and culture amid an ongoing war with Russia.

More than 20 years after the Enron disaster, the man who first blew the lid off the Houston-based energy company’s fraudulent deals is sharing why he came forward and what he hopes people learn from the scandal.

Hundred-year old photos shine a light on some Texas military history and give you a chance to see a piece of the past.

The once world-famous Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells is finally getting a facelift courtesy of a contractor, who also happens to be a budding TikTok star.

The Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau parades have long been part of Fiesta tradition.

March marks Women’s History Month, and the world has spent the past few weeks highlighting and remembering some of the most famous achievements by women throughout the course of history.

March is Women’s History Month. It’s more than just a celebration of the contributions women have made over the years, but an opportunity to highlight the obstacles we still face.

In the wake of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement announcement in January, President Joe Biden has nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to be his replacement.

St. Patrick’s Day is here! How much do you know about the holiday, beyond the green beer? Do you know anything about St. Patrick himself, or why we celebrate?

Celebrate Women's History Month by visiting, The Makers Batch: Hidden Stories of the Women Artisans of San José Potteries. This unique exhibit is curated by San Antonio’s own Mission Crafts Chandlery.

The commemorative ceremony recounts the moments that led to a siege and battle.

Wednesday marked Texas Independence Day, and while there have been generations of stories told of the people who fought at the Alamo, the impact of Tejanos during and before the battle has largely been unknown.

Tuesday marks the start of Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history.

Loop 410, also known as the Connally Loop in honor of former Texas governor John Connally, is one of the most commonly traversed roads in the San Antonio area.

La Gran Marcha Del Ejercito Mexicano will start at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Alamo.

San Antonio has steadily grown in population over the past few decades and the roadways have grown along with it.

Michael Rosato knew he had an incredibly important assignment on his hands when he was commissioned to paint a Harriet Tubman mural in Cambridge, Maryland.

For the three years she spent as an agent she protected a wide range of people, from presidents to world leaders. She was fondly called the “Pistol Packin’ Nanny”.

Old photos show how major San Antonio roads looked 100 years ago - from Blanco to Bulverde.

With the first weekend of the Winter Olympics coinciding with the first weekend of Black History Month, it’s a good time to look back at how both Olympic and Black history was made 20 years ago this month at the Winter Games.

The Battle of Medina is the bloodiest battle in Texas history. Fought in 1813, historians and archeologists continue to search for the exact location of where the battle took place.

Vintage photos give an inside look at Kerrville from as far back as the 19th century.

Educating the community about the atrocities of the Holocaust and remembering its victims are the goals behind the San Antonio Public Library and the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio’s “The Holocaust: Learn & Remember” series.

Jan. 17 is the Wolf Moon, it will appear full for roughly three days from Sunday evening through Wednesday morning, according to NASA.

This year’s MLK March in San Antonio was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, but there is still a way you can get involved and help capture the history of the march.

City leaders will kick off the day’s events in a press conference at 9:30 a.m. on Monday followed by a virtual march.

Despite cancellations due to COVID-19, there are still ways to commemorate the holiday and the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mission San Jose is one of five Spanish Colonial missions in San Antonio that make up the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas.

San Antonio-area artist creates first piece of public art thanks to city program.

Photos from the University of Texas at San Antonio Special Digital Collection show what San Pedro Springs Park looked like as far back as the 1870s.

Friedrich has been making San Antonio stand out for 140 years. The furniture company made history making the first window AC unit for homes and buildings in the 50's.

A unique irrigation system introduced to the San Antonio region some 250 years ago transformed life for the native people and continues to be used today.

Ever wonder where the tradition of tamaladas during Christmas started? KSAT News Now got the answer from a professor at UTSA.