Alamo

The Source: Texas Cyber Security and The Future of the Alamo

Paul Flahive — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:43:45 +0000

In the first segment:

South Carolina is still dealing with the ramifications of a month-long cyber incursion at their Department of Revenue last fall that saw millions of of citizens' banking information, social security numbers and other vital information stolen, costing the state $20 million so far.

Historic And Design Review Commission Rejects Tower Plan For Joske's Building

Ryan Loyd — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:18:32 +0000

San Antonio's Historic and Design Review Commission has rejected an application for a hotel tower to be placed atop the old Joske's building downtown.

Even up until a minute before the last vote, no one could have guessed the final outcome of a vote by commissioners, who were torn over the decision. Half the members were for the project, and half were against. One member didn’t show up to the meeting because he is involved with the architects, Overland Partners, to restore the St. Anthony Hotel.

Bexar County Congressmen Introduce Mission Expansion Bill

Ryan Loyd — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:04:51 +0000

As the Texas legislature takes up the possibility of forming a commission to look at what it would take to transform the area around the Alamo, U.S. congressional leaders are also making strides toward the future integrity of the Missions.

State Rep. Mike Villarreal is attempting to create the Alamo Museum District Commission, a group that would study how to honor the Alamo as a national treasure.

'Victory or Death' Letter Back In San Antonio For 13-Day Exhibit

Eileen Pace — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:05:00 +0000

The William B. Travis “Victory or Death” letter from the Battle of the Alamo is back in San Antonio. The letter will be on exhibit at the Alamo for 13 days -- the same length of time the fortress was under siege -- and then will be returned to the state archives.

Under the watchful eyes of dozens of police officers, state troopers carried the letter into the Alamo before an audience of hundreds.

The fourth-generation great-nephew of Col. William B. Travis read a transcript of his uncle’s letter as it was carried past the crowd and into the Alamo shrine.

Travis' 'Victory or Death' Letter Returns To The Alamo On Friday

Joey Palacios — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:31:29 +0000

The famous Victory or Death Letter written by William B. Travis during the fall of the Alamo will be returned to the shrine here in San Antonio on Friday.

Travis wrote the letter on Feb. 24, 1836 as a plea for help when the Alamo’s defenders were surrounded by several thousand Mexican troops; it's now been 177 years.

Photos: William Travis' 'Victory Or Death' Letter Returns To Alamo

Tyler PrattTyler Pratt — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:32:30 +0000

Renovated Alamo Gift Shop Aimed At Increasing Income, Traffic

Ryan Loyd — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:14:59 +0000

The Alamo gift shop reopened after a month of renovations to customers looking to scoop up historical keep-sakes of the Texas revolution.

“I grabbed a postcard, made sure it said Alamo on it, slapped it down, and wanted to be that first customer,” said Sue Wigston, who is in town from Ontario, Canada.

“We got caught up in the gift shop instead so now we're going to go back track and learn about the history of the Alamo,” she said.

Gen. Travis Re-Opens The Alamo Gift Shop

David Martin Davies — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:09:31 +0000

After months of being closed for renovation, the gift shop at the Alamo is reopening on Friday with dramatic flare.

"The Alamo Gift Shop is vital to the daily operations because the Alamo derives most of its funding from proceeds from the gift shop," said Mark Loeffle with the Texas General Land Office, which now has control over the landmark.

He said the new Alamo gift shop is loaded with unique Alamo souvenirs for the tourist looking for that special relic of the shrine of Texas liberty.

Mexico's Next Step, The Saga Of The DRT & Expediting Divorces In Texas

David Martin Davies — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:49:46 +0000

Big expectations for new Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto. The story of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the Alamo continues to play itself out with the latest revelations by the Texas Attorney General's report. Finally, the Texas Supreme Court issues an order for fast tracking divorce paperwork in Texas.

Can Mexico's new president end the drug war and spark economic growth?

Daughters Of The Republic Of Texas React To Texas Attorney General's Report

David Martin Davies — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:41:17 +0000

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas are responding with a polite volley of apologies while saying they want to focus on the future.

After a two-year investigation into the operations of the Alamo, the Texas Attorney General's Office called into question the stewardship of the popular Texan shrine – citing mismanagement, neglect and even criminal misconduct by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.