Seventy-three years later, the history and legacy of the Register newspaper of San Antonio, Texas proceeds forward. In 1931 the Register newspaper was founded by Valmo Bellinger son of Charles Bellinger who was a well educated, well respected, rich gentleman, who in the early 1900’s moved here to San Antonio from Lockhart with his wife and son, and became one of the most feared men in the nation when it came to gambling, and the greatest entrepreneurs in San Antonio. With his wealth, it is said that Bellinger controlled the city, especially with controlling influence over the voters and the election process. He owned many businesses and invested much of his money in real-estate and gambling establishments across the city.

The Register newspaper was actually founded due to another Black owned newpaper (known then as The San Antonio Inquirer owned by G.W. Boudin) that refused to accept an ad from Charles Bellinger’s son Valmo Bellinger who was placing an ad for Mayor C.M. Chambers. From this point the competition began, the Register made it’s first appearance on April 10, 1931 and quickly became the leading black-owned paper in the city. The Register was published in 1931-1979 under the direction of Valmo Bellinger and the editor was Mr. U.J. Andrews. In 1979, the Register took a new direction, re-opening under Publisher Edwin Glosson. Mr. Glosson took on this great responsibility and continued to produce the most read and well-known paper in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Like the Bellingers, Mr. Glosson upheld his commitment of serving the community and many African-Americans in the city by not only being a news source, but allowing the Register to be a source of communication, and a voice for the people.
Though todate, the Register is making another turn, the history of this paper is not to be forgotten. The intent of serving the community still remains the same, but with even greater efforts. In this 21st century with the wave of technology and real world issues, the new staff of the Register plan to continue the legacy.