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Where John Wayne Filmed 'The Alamo'
Situated in downtown San Antonio, the Alamo is surrounded by skyscrapers, but a full-size replica looks like it did in 1836. It was built at Alamo Village near Brackettville, and it's open to the public year round.
texas • alamo • san antonio • brackettville • fort clark
Situated in downtown San Antonio, the Alamo is surrounded by skyscrapers, but a full-size replica looks like it did in 1836. It was built at Alamo Village near Brackettville, and it's open to the public year round.
texas • alamo • san antonio • brackettville • fort clark
Remember The Alamo! Uh...which story???
Heroes of legendary proportion gave their lives fighting for the freedom of Texas, but there's a tremendous debate raging over just how their parts in the battle went. See why there's so much controversy, and take a stand on the issue yourself. .
alamo • battle • battle of the alamo • william travis • davy crockett
Heroes of legendary proportion gave their lives fighting for the freedom of Texas, but there's a tremendous debate raging over just how their parts in the battle went. See why there's so much controversy, and take a stand on the issue yourself. .
alamo • battle • battle of the alamo • william travis • davy crockett
San Antonio: The Alamo City
How to get more out of a visit to the Alamo by doing some preparation -- seeing films and visiting Web sites.
san antonio • j.frank dobie • alamo • santa anna • san jacinto
How to get more out of a visit to the Alamo by doing some preparation -- seeing films and visiting Web sites.
san antonio • j.frank dobie • alamo • santa anna • san jacinto
The Alamo
The Alamo, a historical image of Texas was the sight of many military changes and the subject of the rally cry which motivated Texans to win their independence.
original mission of the alamo • first military presence at the alamo • the alamo's name • siege of the alamo • existing buildings of the alamo
The Alamo, a historical image of Texas was the sight of many military changes and the subject of the rally cry which motivated Texans to win their independence.
original mission of the alamo • first military presence at the alamo • the alamo's name • siege of the alamo • existing buildings of the alamo
Whose Ghosts are Haunting the Alamo?
Self-proclaimed dictator Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Perez de Lebrón set out to fight San Antonio's rebellious Texans. Ghosts soon appeared.
alamo ghosts • haunted alamo • alamo paranormal • alamo paranormal history • haunted forts
Self-proclaimed dictator Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Perez de Lebrón set out to fight San Antonio's rebellious Texans. Ghosts soon appeared.
alamo ghosts • haunted alamo • alamo paranormal • alamo paranormal history • haunted forts
The Alamo in San Antonio Texas
A visit to The Alamo in San Antonio Texas is educational and inspirational.
the alamo • san antonio • texas tourism • history of texas • how big is the alamo
A visit to The Alamo in San Antonio Texas is educational and inspirational.
the alamo • san antonio • texas tourism • history of texas • how big is the alamo
K-State Shocked in Alamo Bowl
Okay, so maybe the folks at the BCS knew more than we gave them credit for. At least, it looks that way after Purdue stunned Kansas State 37-34 in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 29.
okay • so maybe the folks at the bcs knew more than we ga • it looks that way after purdue stunned kansas stat
Okay, so maybe the folks at the BCS knew more than we gave them credit for. At least, it looks that way after Purdue stunned Kansas State 37-34 in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 29.
okay • so maybe the folks at the bcs knew more than we ga • it looks that way after purdue stunned kansas stat
What Really Happened at the Alamo?
Mexican immigrants and new awareness among Native Americans have brought new perspectives to Texas' War for Independence, especially regarding the Alamo.
alamo • texas independence • davey crockett • jose enrique de la peña • santa anna
Mexican immigrants and new awareness among Native Americans have brought new perspectives to Texas' War for Independence, especially regarding the Alamo.
alamo • texas independence • davey crockett • jose enrique de la peña • santa anna
New Museum Bringing Visitors to Austin
Newest attraction in the capital city is the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum opened earlier this year. Here's what's there and information on ticket prices, hours, parking, etc.
texas • history • bob bullock • imax • texas revolution
Newest attraction in the capital city is the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum opened earlier this year. Here's what's there and information on ticket prices, hours, parking, etc.
texas • history • bob bullock • imax • texas revolution
Ringing in the New Year with Hope for the Future
The latest in research on breast cancer.
san antonio breast cancer symposium • alamo breast cancer foundation • research
The latest in research on breast cancer.
san antonio breast cancer symposium • alamo breast cancer foundation • research
The Missions of San Antonio
In the mid-18th Century, as the Thirteen Colonies were growing up along the East Coast, Spanish missions in eastern Texas were already thriving. One of them I'm sure you'll remember.
colonial america • missions • spanish • san antonio • texas
In the mid-18th Century, as the Thirteen Colonies were growing up along the East Coast, Spanish missions in eastern Texas were already thriving. One of them I'm sure you'll remember.
colonial america • missions • spanish • san antonio • texas
Battle of San Jacinto
After the fall of the Alamo, the Battle of San Jacinto clinched freedom for the newly formed Republic of Texas.
san jacinto • battle of • sam houston • santa anna • republic of texas
After the fall of the Alamo, the Battle of San Jacinto clinched freedom for the newly formed Republic of Texas.
san jacinto • battle of • sam houston • santa anna • republic of texas
Family Spring Break Trip in Texas
Dozens of family spring break vacation destinations abound in the Lone Star State. But San Antonio stands out for its downtown beauty, history and mega amusement park.
family spring break vacation • texas attractions • san antonio • alamo • six flags
Dozens of family spring break vacation destinations abound in the Lone Star State. But San Antonio stands out for its downtown beauty, history and mega amusement park.
family spring break vacation • texas attractions • san antonio • alamo • six flags
Frontier Legend David Crockett
Popular during his own time, Davy Crockett became a legend at the Alamo and his fame has spread across the ages.
david "davy" crockett • davy crockett • king of the wild frontier • alamo • crockett
Popular during his own time, Davy Crockett became a legend at the Alamo and his fame has spread across the ages.
david "davy" crockett • davy crockett • king of the wild frontier • alamo • crockett
San Antonio, Gateway to the Heart of Texas
From Santa Anna and the Alamo, to the reclaimed and restored River Walkway and the NBA Champion Spurs, San Antonio introduces visitors to the best of the west in Texas.
san antonio texas usa • heart of texas hill country • alamo concepcion five missions • nba spurs • tejano davy crockett juan sequin william travis
From Santa Anna and the Alamo, to the reclaimed and restored River Walkway and the NBA Champion Spurs, San Antonio introduces visitors to the best of the west in Texas.
san antonio texas usa • heart of texas hill country • alamo concepcion five missions • nba spurs • tejano davy crockett juan sequin william travis
Follow the Mission Trail
The Spanish built five missions in San Antonio. One of them, the Alamo, attracts thousands of visitors; the four others are less well known. Here's a guide to visiting them.
texas • san antonio • river • mission • church
The Spanish built five missions in San Antonio. One of them, the Alamo, attracts thousands of visitors; the four others are less well known. Here's a guide to visiting them.
texas • san antonio • river • mission • church
March Book Round Up
Spring is coming, and so is a new batch of westerns and magazines. Check these out!
leisure books • s b lyon • fred grove • max brand • omar sharif
Spring is coming, and so is a new batch of westerns and magazines. Check these out!
leisure books • s b lyon • fred grove • max brand • omar sharif
Pet Friendly Hotels San Antonio TX
San Antonio, Texa is a lovely city with several hotels that offer pet friendly accommodations for people who love to travel with pets.
pet friendly hotel • san antonio texas • travel with pets • scenic riverwalk • alamo plaza historic district
San Antonio, Texa is a lovely city with several hotels that offer pet friendly accommodations for people who love to travel with pets.
pet friendly hotel • san antonio texas • travel with pets • scenic riverwalk • alamo plaza historic district
Santa Anna: a Saint?
A great part of the Mexican 19th Century would be dominated by president and dictator Santa Anna. How did he succeed in becoming so powerful? How was he able to regain power after losing it time and again? And how did he end up? Adelante!
santa anna • mexico • mexican • independence • usa
A great part of the Mexican 19th Century would be dominated by president and dictator Santa Anna. How did he succeed in becoming so powerful? How was he able to regain power after losing it time and again? And how did he end up? Adelante!
santa anna • mexico • mexican • independence • usa
The Colors of Spring
With a Texas treasure of 5000 species of flowering plants, and a dazzling array of some 370 species of wildflowers, something is always blooming in our fields, prairies, and hills, but you don’t want to miss nature’s elaborate show in her prime flowering months of March, April, and May.
wildflowers • bluebonnets • alamo fire • legends • texas state flower
With a Texas treasure of 5000 species of flowering plants, and a dazzling array of some 370 species of wildflowers, something is always blooming in our fields, prairies, and hills, but you don’t want to miss nature’s elaborate show in her prime flowering months of March, April, and May.
wildflowers • bluebonnets • alamo fire • legends • texas state flower
Interpreting Borderlands - The New Mestiza
Gloria Anzaldua is stuck in the Borderlands, physically, morally and spiritually. She creates a new word to describe this - Mestiza - meaning "caught between."
chicano • chicana • tejana • mestiza • borderland
Gloria Anzaldua is stuck in the Borderlands, physically, morally and spiritually. She creates a new word to describe this - Mestiza - meaning "caught between."
chicano • chicana • tejana • mestiza • borderland
Lesser-Known Destinations in San Antonio
Viva San Antonio! As Texas' top destination, San Antonio has the state's number one attraction, the Alamo, and the famous Riverwalk. But the city has much more to offer.
san antonio • the alamo • the riverwalk • brackenridge park • southtown arts district
Viva San Antonio! As Texas' top destination, San Antonio has the state's number one attraction, the Alamo, and the famous Riverwalk. But the city has much more to offer.
san antonio • the alamo • the riverwalk • brackenridge park • southtown arts district
Louis Malle at 75 Years Old
Louis Malle stood apart from his filmmaking contemporaries - for various reasons
louis malle • francois truffaut • jean-luc godard • claude chabrol • zazie dans le metro
Louis Malle stood apart from his filmmaking contemporaries - for various reasons
louis malle • francois truffaut • jean-luc godard • claude chabrol • zazie dans le metro
Massacre at Goliad
In the weeks following the Battle of the Alamo, 342 Texian soldiers held captive in Goliad, Texas were executed on the orders of General Santa Anna.
goliad massacre • colonel fannin • general jose urrea • william barrett travis • the alamo
In the weeks following the Battle of the Alamo, 342 Texian soldiers held captive in Goliad, Texas were executed on the orders of General Santa Anna.
goliad massacre • colonel fannin • general jose urrea • william barrett travis • the alamo
Sam Houston
Sam Houston, soldier and revolutionary, lived among the Cherokee, served as governor of Texas and Tennessee, and played a vital role in the founding of Texas.
sam houston • texas • the alamo • the american civil war • goliad
Sam Houston, soldier and revolutionary, lived among the Cherokee, served as governor of Texas and Tennessee, and played a vital role in the founding of Texas.
sam houston • texas • the alamo • the american civil war • goliad
San Antonio's Historic Past and Relaxing Present
With a turbulent past, missions, the Riverwalk and spring Fiesta, San Antonio stands out as Texas Hill Country's wise elder sister who likes to have a good time.
san antonio texas • river walk • fiesta san antonio • the alamo • texas hill country
With a turbulent past, missions, the Riverwalk and spring Fiesta, San Antonio stands out as Texas Hill Country's wise elder sister who likes to have a good time.
san antonio texas • river walk • fiesta san antonio • the alamo • texas hill country
Texas Hill Country Offers Unexpected Variety
The rolling green hills and rivers of Texas Hill Country offer travelers a blend of history, food, wine, music, culture and outdoor adventure.
texas hill country • austin • san antonio • fredericksburg • central texas
The rolling green hills and rivers of Texas Hill Country offer travelers a blend of history, food, wine, music, culture and outdoor adventure.
texas hill country • austin • san antonio • fredericksburg • central texas
Favorite Vacation Spots Across Texas - Part I
From the historic, educational and adventurous to the fun-loving, romantic or restful, Texas offers a variety of vacation spots.
vacation spots • texas vacations • alamo • astroworld • six flags
From the historic, educational and adventurous to the fun-loving, romantic or restful, Texas offers a variety of vacation spots.
vacation spots • texas vacations • alamo • astroworld • six flags
San Jacinto Day – A Texas Holiday
A ragged bunch of frontiersmen outsmarted Santa Anna's Mexican Army by taking advantage of an afternoon siesta. Their courage and quick thinking forever benefited Texas.
republic of texas history • san jacinto day • texas holidays • san jacinto battleground • san jacinto battlefield
A ragged bunch of frontiersmen outsmarted Santa Anna's Mexican Army by taking advantage of an afternoon siesta. Their courage and quick thinking forever benefited Texas.
republic of texas history • san jacinto day • texas holidays • san jacinto battleground • san jacinto battlefield
Swimming in Northern Arizona's State Parks
Here are a few great Arizona state parks where the swimming rules. Break out the sunglasses and blow-up crocodile float toys!
arizona swimming • swimming arizona parks • arizona state parks • arizona watering holes • arizona lakes
Here are a few great Arizona state parks where the swimming rules. Break out the sunglasses and blow-up crocodile float toys!
arizona swimming • swimming arizona parks • arizona state parks • arizona watering holes • arizona lakes
FIESTA in San Antonio
This 10-day celebration has been nationally recognized for its numerous parades and pagents.
fiesta 2009 • san antonio fiesta • parades and pagents • battle of flowers • flambeau parade
This 10-day celebration has been nationally recognized for its numerous parades and pagents.
fiesta 2009 • san antonio fiesta • parades and pagents • battle of flowers • flambeau parade
Masada
As protestors are dragged from the synagogue by their own Israeli police, shouts of "We will not fall again!" swell about the throngs of Jewish settlers, as one by one these brave Isralies are forced to leave their homes in Gaza. What in the world is going on here?
masada • jewish • people • symbols • jerusalem
As protestors are dragged from the synagogue by their own Israeli police, shouts of "We will not fall again!" swell about the throngs of Jewish settlers, as one by one these brave Isralies are forced to leave their homes in Gaza. What in the world is going on here?
masada • jewish • people • symbols • jerusalem
Cine Las Americas 2009
Cine Las Americas, the leading Latin American film festival in the southern United States, has released its 2009 screening schedule, featuring Chilean films.
cine las americas international film festival • latin american films • latino filmmakers • mi vida dentro • mexican documentary
Cine Las Americas, the leading Latin American film festival in the southern United States, has released its 2009 screening schedule, featuring Chilean films.
cine las americas international film festival • latin american films • latino filmmakers • mi vida dentro • mexican documentary
Great Senior Car Rental Discounts
Seniors can save hundreds of dollars on car rentals, get a free GPS system, even set their own price via Hotwire, Priceline, AARP, Car Rental Express and other outlets.
discount car rentals for seniors • car rental senior bargains • hotwire • hertz • priceline
Seniors can save hundreds of dollars on car rentals, get a free GPS system, even set their own price via Hotwire, Priceline, AARP, Car Rental Express and other outlets.
discount car rentals for seniors • car rental senior bargains • hotwire • hertz • priceline
The Bluebonnet, Texas State Flower
The Texas Bluebonnet wild flower represents the Lone Star State as much as Stetson hats and cowboy boots. Officially Lupinus Texensis, it's been called "Buffalo Clover".
bluebonnet • texas wild flower • lone star state • buffalo clover • lupinus texensis
The Texas Bluebonnet wild flower represents the Lone Star State as much as Stetson hats and cowboy boots. Officially Lupinus Texensis, it's been called "Buffalo Clover".
bluebonnet • texas wild flower • lone star state • buffalo clover • lupinus texensis
Vacationing in Texas with Kids
From roller coaster rides to hayrides, from canoe tours to surfing, Texas offers variety in recreation for all members of the family.
vacationing in texas with kids • fun family vacation • texas vacations • theme parks • national parks
From roller coaster rides to hayrides, from canoe tours to surfing, Texas offers variety in recreation for all members of the family.
vacationing in texas with kids • fun family vacation • texas vacations • theme parks • national parks
The Rio Grande Valley of Southern Texas
If you think Texas is just tumbleweeds rolling along a deserted plain, keep driving south, clear down to the Rio Grande Valley, 11 hours from Texas' northern border.
south padre island • texas • rio grande valley • brownsville • breakfast tacos
If you think Texas is just tumbleweeds rolling along a deserted plain, keep driving south, clear down to the Rio Grande Valley, 11 hours from Texas' northern border.
south padre island • texas • rio grande valley • brownsville • breakfast tacos
Bowl Eligible Teams
As the 2008 college football season winds down, 60 college football teams have become bowl eligible after the recent weekend's games, compared to 68 available bowl slots.
bowl-eligible teams • qualified for postseason • bowl affiliations • 34 bowl games • bcs championship game
As the 2008 college football season winds down, 60 college football teams have become bowl eligible after the recent weekend's games, compared to 68 available bowl slots.
bowl-eligible teams • qualified for postseason • bowl affiliations • 34 bowl games • bcs championship game
Haunts on the Road
On the look out for ghosts.
traveling • ghosts • haunts • calfornia • virginia city
On the look out for ghosts.
traveling • ghosts • haunts • calfornia • virginia city
Rideau - A Creole Winery
A touch of New Orleans at Rideau Vineyards in Danish Solvang California and an interview with the owner Iris Rideau.
rideau • rideau winery • creole • solvang • new orleans
A touch of New Orleans at Rideau Vineyards in Danish Solvang California and an interview with the owner Iris Rideau.
rideau • rideau winery • creole • solvang • new orleans
Happy New Year - Snippets from the NY Times and San Antontio Breast Cancer Symposium
Research presented at SABSC, a NY Times article about healthcare and a politically correct holiday greeting.
ecstasy • healthcare in the united states • nci cancer centers of excellence • holiday greeting
Research presented at SABSC, a NY Times article about healthcare and a politically correct holiday greeting.
ecstasy • healthcare in the united states • nci cancer centers of excellence • holiday greeting
Ken Feld's Line in The Sand
Brian Tubbs is the Contributing Editor of the "American Revolution and Founding Era" topic area here at Suite 101. Here, Brian explains how the "shakedown" is being exploited by PETA and others.
peta • shakedown
Brian Tubbs is the Contributing Editor of the "American Revolution and Founding Era" topic area here at Suite 101. Here, Brian explains how the "shakedown" is being exploited by PETA and others.
peta • shakedown
Ghost Tours of the South
Spirits from the other world seem to gravitate here. Is it the Spanish moss or old antebellum mansions? Southern ghost tours are varied and delightfully scary.
ghosts tours south • halloween chills below the mason dixon line • haunted history • unearthly residents and spirits • eureka springs ghost tours
Spirits from the other world seem to gravitate here. Is it the Spanish moss or old antebellum mansions? Southern ghost tours are varied and delightfully scary.
ghosts tours south • halloween chills below the mason dixon line • haunted history • unearthly residents and spirits • eureka springs ghost tours
A Naturalist's Guide to Central Texas
Like nature? Like culture? Then you'll have a ball in the heart of Texas.
texas travel • austin texas travel • balcones canyonlands national wildlife refuge • san antonio texas travel • gruene texas travel
Like nature? Like culture? Then you'll have a ball in the heart of Texas.
texas travel • austin texas travel • balcones canyonlands national wildlife refuge • san antonio texas travel • gruene texas travel
Academy Award's biggest blunders
From the beginning, Oscars have been tainted by politics, studio manipulation and just plain weird decisions.
academy awards • oscars • studios • classics • tom hanks
From the beginning, Oscars have been tainted by politics, studio manipulation and just plain weird decisions.
academy awards • oscars • studios • classics • tom hanks
Bohanan's Steak and Seafood, Texas
A review of Bohanan's restaurant in San Antonio, know for delicious steaks and seafood at upscale prices.
san antionio restaurant • riverwalk dining • bohanans steak and seafood • best steak in san antonio • japanese beef
A review of Bohanan's restaurant in San Antonio, know for delicious steaks and seafood at upscale prices.
san antionio restaurant • riverwalk dining • bohanans steak and seafood • best steak in san antonio • japanese beef
Bowl Eligible Team List
After games of Dec. 6, 72 teams have been able to achieve bowl eligibility as the 2008 college football regular season came to an end.
bowl eligible teams • 2008 bowl invitations • bcs bowl games • achieve bowl eligibility • bowl affiliations
After games of Dec. 6, 72 teams have been able to achieve bowl eligibility as the 2008 college football regular season came to an end.
bowl eligible teams • 2008 bowl invitations • bcs bowl games • achieve bowl eligibility • bowl affiliations
Abilene, Kansas, part 5
James “Wild Bill” Hickok, was hired on April 15, 1871, as marshal of Abilene, Kansas. He served one year. The town was somewhat calmer when Hickok took over, compared to its wilder past, even with gunslingers Ben and Billy Thompson and John Wesley Hardin hanging around.
abilene • wild bill hickok • gunslingers • billy thompson • john wesley hardin.
James “Wild Bill” Hickok, was hired on April 15, 1871, as marshal of Abilene, Kansas. He served one year. The town was somewhat calmer when Hickok took over, compared to its wilder past, even with gunslingers Ben and Billy Thompson and John Wesley Hardin hanging around.
abilene • wild bill hickok • gunslingers • billy thompson • john wesley hardin.
Let's Go Bowling! - Part 3
The Bowl Championship Series games, the "top-level" bowl games, certainly offer most of this year's compelling matchups, and here's my look at all of them.
The Bowl Championship Series games, the "top-level" bowl games, certainly offer most of this year's compelling matchups, and here's my look at all of them.
Rumors and Other News!
News-Lone Ranger tv series review, new Alamo director, Tom Selleck spotted dancing, and the Roy Rogers museum moves!
lone ranger • warner brothers • dawson creek • tom selleck • trader horn
News-Lone Ranger tv series review, new Alamo director, Tom Selleck spotted dancing, and the Roy Rogers museum moves!
lone ranger • warner brothers • dawson creek • tom selleck • trader horn
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