It turns out that the very stones used to build the Alamo came from the San Antonio Zoo. Alamo officials on Thursday confirmed that limestone from a historic quarry that once existed at the zoo’s ...
By the start of 2028, Alamo oversight will transfer from the Land Office to the new Alamo Commission, led by the governor, lieutenant governor and Texas House speaker. The site is undergoing a $550 ...
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — It took just 90 minutes for history to be made on March 6, 1836, when the Mexican army of Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna set out to reclaim the Alamo Mission in a bid to regain ...
SAN ANTONIO — On the 189th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, even more history was announced related to the iconic landmark. To stream KENS 5 on your phone, you need the KENS 5 app. A discovery ...
The Alamo has opened a new Welcome Center designed to streamline ticketing and improve the visitor experience ahead of the ...
Steel yourselves: It's about bells again — brass bells, bronze bells, lost bells, found bells and all things clappered that have a connection to the Alamo. It started May 26 with Franklin Flatten's ...
SAN ANTONIO — The Alamo is set to host a new event that sheds light on the untold stories of women who survived and helped shape Texas history. This event, which has been months in the making, aims to ...
The historic San Antonio Missions, recognized globally a decade ago as having "outstanding universal value," played a role in the American Revolution that Texans will learn more about as the nation ...
San Antonio, Texas, is known for its River Walk, historic landmarks, and excellent Tex-Mex cuisine, but for those not from the area, it might come as a surprise to learn the city was officially named ...
The Alamo announced a $1 million gift Friday that will support a shaded spot for reflection on the grounds with a restored water fountain dating to the 1930s. Using native Texas trees and plants, the ...