Alamo
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And the Walls Came Tumbling Down
Discovering the Mosheim school.
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Meet the Official Cat of the Alamo, Miss Isabella Francisca Veramendi de Valero
Long may Bella keep the grounds free of rodents.
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Never Surrender or Retreat
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas aren’t giving up the Alamo without a fight. This should surprise exactly no one.
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Abbott’s U.T. Nominees, Patrick’s Prayers, and the U.N. Out of the Alamo
Governor Greg Abbott’s honeymoon shadow, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s prayers, and an effort to keep the United Nations out of the Alamo.
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The Original Willie’s Bar-B-Q
With rattlesnake skin tacked to the particleboard walls, wagon wheel chandeliers, and black-and-white-checked tablecloths, Willie’s aesthetic can be described Little House on the Prairie chic. This joint has a large menu that caters to local tastes (brisket tacos, fajita plates), and it was packed during the weekday lunch rush. Meats are all available by the …
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“Victory or Death” Letter Returns to the Alamo
For the first time since it was penned by commander William Barret Travis 177 years ago.
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One Bar Owner Finds Out That You Don’t Mess With the Alamo
Christopher Erck, owner of the Worm Tequila and Mezcal bar in San Antonio, applied to trademark the phrase, "I can't remember the Alamo," a joke the custodians of the historic structure found none too funny.
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Should Booze Be Served at the Alamo Complex?
A new rule from the General Land Office is set to allow caterers to serve alcohol at events held in Alamo Hall, a building that is not within the 1836 bounds of the fort.