Many myths and misconceptions surround the storied Battle of the Alamo. Over time, paintings, newspaper articles, movies and television have portrayed the 1836 battle in ways that have been questioned ...
In 1842, following Mexican Gen. Adrian Woll’s invasion of San Antonio, Texas Gen. Edward Burleson is quoted as saying, “Thermopylae had her messenger of defeat; the Alamo had none.” Burleson was ...
Credit: The Alamo Trust. Archaeologists at the Alamo have uncovered a rare intact cannonball likely fired during the 1836 ...
SAN ANTONIO — Talk about a blast from the past! Archaeologists at The Alamo have uncovered a fully intact cannonball believed to date back to the Battle of the Alamo. The discovery was made March 5, ...
I was incredibly disappointed with former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s attack on Republicans for the recent removal of Kate Rogers as president and CEO of Alamo Trust. As lieutenant governor of ...
San Antonio is embarking on a $550 million project to restore the historic Alamo, but some critics have concerns about how slavery will be portrayed in the changes. Updates to the Spanish mission, ...
One hundred and ninety years ago, Texians, Tejanos and Mexican troops battled in darkness and smoke at what would become known as the bastion of Texas liberty as delegates met miles away to declare ...
SAN ANTONIO — Many consider them the "Big 3" of The Alamo: Jim Bowie, William B. Travis and David "Davy" Crockett. But fighting alongside them during the battle were nearly 200 more men. For Hispanic ...
Dan Patrick is the lieutenant governor of Texas. I was incredibly disappointed with former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg's attack on Republicans for the recent removal of Kate Rogers as president ...