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Key moments and achievements from Jud Ashmore's life.
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· San Antonio, Texas, United States
Military Service
Jud Ashmore served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific theater during World War II. It was during his naval service that he discovered a passion for broadcasting, as radio was the only form of entertainment available to servicemen. This wartime experience sparked a lifelong career in media that would span over five decades.
Military Service
Jud Ashmore served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific theater during World War II. It was during his naval service that he discovered a passion for broadcasting, as radio was the only form of entertainment available to servicemen. This wartime experience sparked a lifelong career in media that would span over five decades.
Career Achievement
After a tour with the Air Force, Ashmore joined KSAT (then known as KONO-TV) in 1968 as a weathercaster. The station switched its call letters to KSAT in 1969. While at KSAT, he also provided weather reports for KITE radio, beginning his decades-long association with San Antonio media.
Career Achievement
After a tour with the Air Force, Ashmore joined KSAT (then known as KONO-TV) in 1968 as a weathercaster. The station switched its call letters to KSAT in 1969. While at KSAT, he also provided weather reports for KITE radio, beginning his decades-long association with San Antonio media.
Career Achievement
In 1972, Ashmore returned to San Antonio to provide weather reports for KENS 5 television. Two years later, he teamed up with radio personality Ricci Ware for a new morning show on KBUC-AM. He became known for closing each weathercast with the signature phrase: "Hug somebody. It'll make you feel good."
Career Achievement
In 1972, Ashmore returned to San Antonio to provide weather reports for KENS 5 television. Two years later, he teamed up with radio personality Ricci Ware for a new morning show on KBUC-AM. He became known for closing each weathercast with the signature phrase: "Hug somebody. It'll make you feel good."
Career Achievement
After leaving KENS 5 in 1980 and KBUC when the station was sold in 1986, Ashmore joined News Radio 1200 WOAI, where he delivered weather reports until 2002. His move to radio allowed him to continue serving San Antonio audiences with his trusted weather forecasts for another 16 years.
Career Achievement
After leaving KENS 5 in 1980 and KBUC when the station was sold in 1986, Ashmore joined News Radio 1200 WOAI, where he delivered weather reports until 2002. His move to radio allowed him to continue serving San Antonio audiences with his trusted weather forecasts for another 16 years.
Hall of Fame
Ashmore was inducted into the San Antonio Radio Hall of Fame in 2017, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to local broadcasting over more than five decades. The honor celebrated his status as a beloved fixture of San Antonio media and one of the city's most enduring broadcast personalities.
Hall of Fame
Ashmore was inducted into the San Antonio Radio Hall of Fame in 2017, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to local broadcasting over more than five decades. The honor celebrated his status as a beloved fixture of San Antonio media and one of the city's most enduring broadcast personalities.
Hall of Fame
In 2024, at the age of 100, Ashmore was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, a statewide recognition of his lifetime of service to broadcasting. The induction was a testament to the lasting impact he made on Texas media over a career that began in the aftermath of World War II.
Hall of Fame
In 2024, at the age of 100, Ashmore was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, a statewide recognition of his lifetime of service to broadcasting. The induction was a testament to the lasting impact he made on Texas media over a career that began in the aftermath of World War II.
Jud Ashmore passed away
