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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. .
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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.
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The Alamo in San Antonio Texas
A visit to The Alamo in San Antonio Texas is educational and inspirational.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Louis Malle at 75 Years Old
Louis Malle stood apart from his filmmaking contemporaries - for various reasons
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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.
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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.
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March Book Round Up
Spring is coming, and so is a new batch of westerns and magazines. Check these out!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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