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Morales Funeral Home and Houston's first Spanish-language radio station
The story of the 1931 Morales Funeral Home on Canal Street is one of hard work, persistance, opportunity and love. Founded by Felix H. Morales and his bride, Angela, it was the first Hispanic-owned funeral home in the city, with the first female funeral director in Harris County. Among their many other accomplishments, Felix and Angela went on to found Houston’s first Spanish-language radio station, KLVL-AM. Their rags-to-riches story and dedication to the welfare and dignity of the Hispanic community have long been a source of inspiration to Latinos in Houston.
See Interesting Places (SIP) is your passport to Houston’s most fascinating, famous and little-known places, where you can meet, mingle and learn the stories of Houston. The Morales Funeral Home, totally restored in 1992, is breathtaking with is vaulted ceilings, chandeliers and antique furniture. Their pioneering radio studio, located on the property, will also be part of the tour. Join us and celebrate women’s history through the stories of Angela Morales and her family, whose drive, determination, and dedication to service have earned them a place of honor in the hearts of their community.
