This story is from Texas Monthly’s archives. We have left the text as it was originally published to maintain a clear historical record. Read more here about our archive digitization project. Uneasy lies the head about to wear the crown. Late one November night back in 1981, George and Carolyn Fischer were awakened in an upstairs bedroom of their two-story home in San Antonio’s Terrell Hills by a ruckus on the front lawn that sounded like a New Year’s Eve party in full swing. Next came a banging at the front door and a nonstop ringing of the doorbell.Alarmed and barefoot, the Fischers (George in blue and red pajamas, Carolyn in a nightgown and robe) padded downstairs, switching on every light in their path. Who…The post Hail to Thee, George E. Fischer appeared first on Texas Monthly.