History of the Alamo The Alamo, originally known as the Mission San Antonio de Valero, has roots that stretch back to the ...

San Antonio is the top destination in Texas. From the River Walk to the Pearl District to the UNESCO Missions, it blends ...

I know a lot of people are not into history. I suppose it’s because history is so irrelevant to today, or so they think. To ...

On March 6, 1836, the Alamo fell to the Mexican army after 13 days under siege. General Santa Anna launched an early morning ...

Hundreds of civilians are believed to have died while fleeing east to Louisiana during the Texas Revolution 189 years ago.

Alamo Plaza in San Antonio is showing signs of the future of the $550 million renovation and restoration of the beloved Texas ...

The Captain Albert Martin Award for Texas Patriotism Photo Gov Greg Abbott Hockaday Student Slone McNutt presents Award to Gov Greg ...

On March 12, 1836, six days after the fall of the Alamo, Gen. Sam Houston sent an urgent message to Goliad ordering Philip ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Column From Sen. Robert Nichols On March 6, 1836, the Alamo fell to the Mexican army after thirteen days under siege. General  Santa Anna launched an early ...

Defeat usually begins in one of two ways: believing success to be impossible or assuming victory is assured. On March 7, 1836, betting against Texas independence would have been a pretty safe call.

Alamo officials today confirmed that limestone from a historic quarry that once existed at the zoo’s location was excavated ...