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Remember the Alamo 1836. George Krauss MSgt USAF DAV Retired, DelawareNov 05, 2007 @ 03:39 AMJorge Bush's policy is "No Mexican Left Behind". (Human Events Online)
Local Centex division unveiling its first townhome community Oct 23, 2007
Next week, the San Antonio Division of will unveil its first townhome development in the Alamo City: The Villas of Silverado Hills. Plans call for 152 units that will range in size from 1,234 to 1,800 square feet, according to Keith Fahey, vice president of marketing and strategic operations for the local Centex office. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Clear Channel finds buyer for properties Oct 22, 2007
However, -- which is building up its radio station portfolio in Texas -- is not interested in expanding in the Alamo City for the opposite reason. "It's too big," says Gap Broadcasting President George Laughlin about the San Antonio market. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Nielsen switches San Antonio to electronic TV ratings system Sep 21, 2007
The New York-based company is making the transition from television set meters and handwritten diaries in the Alamo City and 37 other markets. Instead, Nielsen is switching over to Local People Meters in the 38 markets. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
VIZ Licenses Death Note : Based on the popular anime and manga series.... Sep 19, 2007
The screening will take place at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Austin, Texas. Check out FantasticFest. (IGN FilmForce)
A Steeler Nation: Sep 13, 2007
Well snoop around Houston the next day, poke sticks at Cowboys fans in Austin, double back through The Alamo and get on our way to Phoenix where the whole worlds coming to watch the Steelers play the Cardinals of Ken Whisenhunt and Russ Grimm. From there, its on to Hollywood. (SteelCitySports.com)
Doubts raised about authenticity of Davy Crockett letter purchased by Texas Sep 7, 2007
Two historical document specialists say they doubt the letter is authentic, but state officials say they're virtually certain the Alamo defender penned it himself ... The letter dated January 9th, 1836 would be the last known letter Crockett wrote before he and about 200 others were killed by Mexican forces at the Alamo. (WSJA.com, AL)
Jonah Hill is `just a nice Jewish boy' Aug 17, 2007
"I love it. I've had the greatest times there ever. The whole town has people with great taste in art and film and music. It has Waterloo Records, the Alamo Drafthouse. It's just amazing.". He's also amazed by how much viewers have adored Superbad, even if not for the same reasons he does. (Houston Chronicle)
SoCal home sales now 54% below peak... Aug 15, 2007
Los Angeles Times: LA Land Blog : The rapidly changing landscape of the Los Angeles real estate market. SoCal home sales now 54% below peak. (The Drudge Report)
No money? Blamethe housing market Aug 3, 2007
I went to the Alamo once, and asked to see the basement, and was mocked and laughed at. The lady smirked there s no basement in the Alamo. (The Palm Beach Post)
Family of wash victim speaks out Aug 2, 2007
FOX 11 Fantasy Home in the Foothills by Living Spaces LLC. 09:39 PM MST on Wednesday, August 1, 2007. (FOX 11, AZ)
Operation Splash crews aim to keep area washes clear Jul 27, 2007
Anderson says his crew should have a portion of the Alamo wash cleaned up in about two hours. Then on to another one, unless his phone does not ring. (FOX 11, AZ)
Manifesto destiny Jul 18, 2007
The list of acts the Prhymemates have brought to the Alamo City is impressive, at least in indie hip-hop terms: the Micronots, Brother Ali, Atmosphere, Mr. Dibbs, Eyedea and Abilities, Jedi Mind Tricks, Quell and Typical Cats, Del the Funky Homosapien, Aceyalone, Abstract Rude, 2Mex, the Triple Threat DJs, Psalm One, and MC Paul Barman ... Clogged Caps, the group s signature event (founded by San Antonio graffiti icon Supher), has played a major role in getting the Prhymemates name recognized... (San Antonio Current, TX)
Here, movie movie Jul 18, 2007
With a budget of $18-million for his next movie, The Black Messiah Murders, Flores had hoped to shoot in the Alamo City. Instead Flores will be taking his crew to Albuquerque, New Mexico. (San Antonio Current, TX)
Gem back on screen Jul 15, 2007
Lucky for the films cultish fans, it again for one night only will be on a big screen Wednesday evening in San Elizario, just outside of El Paso, as part of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas annual Rolling Roadshow. Fandango is a movie from the heart of a young director with a young cast spiked with soon-to-emerge stars and unknowns. (Odessa American, TX)
The Beast Issue Jul 4, 2007
We named her Floppy because she was waiting for us outside the side exit of the Alamo Drafthouse, where Tony and I wasted $16 on Eragon on Christmas evening ... Hosted by Arachnofriends July 19-21 in the SpringHill Suites Crossroads on NW Loop 410, Arachnocon 2007 promises to terrify unlucky hotel guests expecting a quiet visit to the Alamo. (San Antonio Current, TX)
Blood, sweat and gears Jul 3, 2007
Media Credit: Bryant HaertleinAnother rusted sedan falls prey to Robosaurus, the car-crushing, fire-breathing robot that made an appearance at the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar Boulevard on Monday night ... Spielberg is already attached to a sequel, and the Robosaurus car-eating performance at the Alamo was incredible. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Great moments in movie merchandising Jul 3, 2007
Davy Crocketts ugly headwearThe real Davy Crockett was a beloved frontiersman, ambitious politician and a soldier who died in the battle of the Alamo. Who knew that he would be remembered for wearing a dead raccoon on his head. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Diaper-wearing astronaut not actually a diaper-wearer? Jun 30, 2007
That honor belongs to the Alamo, Calif. store at 34,000 square feet. (Anchorage Daily News)
It's lights off for the Alamo Jun 28, 2007 The Say-Town Lowdown Jun 20, 2007 Panthers give Ohio State’s Zwick a shot Jun 13, 2007 Panthers keep Zwick's dream alive Jun 12, 2007 Noted author helps 'Petra's Pecado' cast Jun 7, 2007 'Civil rights' also absent in the 1960s at local movie theaters Jun 1, 2007 Put it there, pilgrim: John Wayne 'turns' 100 May 27, 2007 You're 100, pilgrim: John Wayne May 24, 2007 In Baghdad, fighting their 'Alamo' May 23, 2007 John Wayne Celebrated on 100th Birthday May 23, 2007 DVD watch: Behind the scenes with John Wayne May 22, 2007 Luck of draw went Spurs' way in '97 with Duncan May 21, 2007 Chrysler deal signals change for private equity industry May 19, 2007 Larry's 'Farce' not exactly deep fun May 12, 2007 more » May 12, 2007 True Grit: Wayne Vs. Hepburn May 10, 2007 Zombies, psychos stalk the Brattle May 7, 2007 * Latino, American:both or neither? May 3, 2007 Daughters Of The Republic Of Texas Has Big Plans For Alamo May 3, 2007 Bain Capital Partners LLC. May 2, 2007 Rewriting History a Classroom at a Time Apr 26, 2007 Jack Williams, stuntman in films, TV series; at 86 Apr 22, 2007 We Hear . . . Apr 22, 2007 Jack Williams, 85; Hollywood stuntman known for his horse-riding skills Apr 16, 2007 Progress Made, Work to be Done Apr 15, 2007 RIT's Big Shot Goes to Croatia Apr 13, 2007 Park could help economy Apr 7, 2007 Hatchling Studios participates in film festival Apr 5, 2007 Show me a tropical paradise -- I'll show you a nightmare Apr 2, 2007 Business Briefs Mar 31, 2007 Heavy-handed| Mar 31, 2007 Cinebarre to Debut in Asheville, NC Mar 30, 2007 Super-Estrella Mar 28, 2007 "300" Racist? Mar 22, 2007 Alamo Drafthouse moving into the Ritz Mar 22, 2007 Fallon Prepares Alamo's TV Return Mar 17, 2007 Movie review: Even with flaws, ‘300’ is fun Mar 15, 2007 Last stand to lasting fame Mar 11, 2007 Jobs up for grabs on Texas defense Mar 8, 2007 Today in History - March 6 Mar 6, 2007 This Day in History Mar 6, 2007 Texas Open setting sights on big names, network TV Mar 5, 2007 A miraculous 'Les Mis' from Class Act Productions Mar 3, 2007 10 greatest Oscar upsets Feb 24, 2007 Today in History - Feb. 23 Feb 23, 2007 Billy Bob Thornton Interview, The Astronaut Farmer Feb 22, 2007 Conducting 'The Ride' Feb 14, 2007 History buff finally makes pilgrimage to Ford's Theatre Feb 11, 2007 Yeehaw, C-LP students learn all about Texas Feb 9, 2007 People want to work in a place where they feel inspired. Feb 8, 2007 Spring Sprang Sprung Feb 7, 2007 Edinburgs status positive, not perfect Feb 1, 2007 BRINGING SIZZLE BACK TO THE SQUARE Jan 28, 2007 Class of 2006 did not disappoint Jan 22, 2007 Ice, Snow And Cold From Coast To Coast Jan 18, 2007 Winter's Icy Payback Is Here Jan 16, 2007 'Letters From Iwo Jima' Jan 12, 2007 Calendar of Events Jan 12, 2007 East holds physical scrimmage in Alamo Dome Jan 4, 2007
Media Credit: Callie RichmondThe Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown location closed after 10 years of business, Wednesday ... On its last night, the Alamo screened two of its favorite films, "Big Night" and "Earthquake." While you may not be able to experience the Drafthouse feast for "Big Night" or the subwoofer effects for "Earthquake," you can still run by your local video store to re-create your own Drafthouse send-off. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Watchmen Casting Jun 20, 2007
Ain't It Cool News claims that Jason Patric (Narc, The Alamo, The Lost Boys) is "the favorite for the role [of Dr. Manhattan] now" after "Keanu priced himself out of the film." ... Patrick Wilson (L) and Jason Patric (R) in The Alamo ... It is interesting to note that Wilson has worked with both Patric and Haley before in The Alamo and Little Children, respectively. (IGN FilmForce)
The Alamo sells many things ... Elsewhere, the Alamo also sells a gas-guzzling Japanese truck ... A photograph of the Alamo sits just above the statement: When you think Texas, chances are you think big. (San Antonio Current, TX)
He led Ohio State to a win over Oklahoma State in the Alamo Bowl when Smith was suspended, and he played well in a game against Texas, but he mostly watched from the sidelines. The career didn t go as well as I wanted it to, but that was the hand I was dealt, Zwick said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
"Zwick was a Parade All-American after a stellar high school career in Ohio, and he chose to stay close to home after being heavily recruited. Zwick became the Buckeyes' starter in his sophomore year, but he was injured halfway through the season.Smith stepped in, and Zwick never regained his full-time starter position. He led Ohio State to a win over Oklahoma State in the Alamo Bowl when Smith was suspended, and he played well in a game against Texas, but he mostly watched from the... (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Reyes has appeared in feature films, including "Ms. Congeniality," "Office Space" and "Night Visions." He worked on the film "The Alamo" and the made-for-TV film "Rough Riders.". . (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Black citizens had to rely on their own theaters such as the Ritz and the Alamo on Farish Street and Ebony on Lynch Street. As racial tension mounted and Jackson officials reacted to retain white supremacy, they then turned their attention to what was showing in the movie houses, looking for any smidgen of sexual content, and, of course, inter-racial content. (The Clarion-Ledger)
" (He was nominated twice earlier -- for best actor in 1949's "Sands of Iwo Jima" and best picture for 1960's "The Alamo," which he directed and produced.)To this day, he still ranks atop polls rating the most adored actors; a Harris Poll conducted just this year rated him as the third-most popular movie star behind Denzel Washington and Tom Hanks.Nostalgia for strong, silent heroes like those Wayne portrayed can regularly be spotted in places such as HBO's "The Sopranos. " Of course, even Tony... (Florida Today)
(He was nominated twice earlier for best actor in 1949's Sands of Iwo Jima and best picture for 1960's The Alamo, which he directed and produced. . (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Soldiers here now openly declare pessimism for the mission's chances, unofficially referring to their splinter of heavily fortified land as "the Alamo.". "Sometimes," said Brendan Gallagher, the captain who oversees Williamson, "we like to comfort ourselves when we are taking a lot of IEDs and casualties by saying that the enemy is desperate, they are doing this because they are scared. But how many times can they actually be desperate? I sometimes worry that this period will end up going down... (Los Angeles Times)
He didn't win an Academy Award until 1970 for his performance in "True Grit." (He was nominated twice earlier - for best actor in 1949's "Sands of Iwo Jima" and best picture for 1960's "The Alamo," which he directed and produced. . (Newsmax)
At one point, Wayne surrounded himself with hot young pop stars for three consecutive movies: Rio Bravo (1959, Ricky Nelson; out today in Warner's deluxe new $40 edition); The Alamo (1960, Frankie Avalon); and North to Alaska (Fabian) ... But by my count, he did so at least eight times: Reap the Wild Wind (1942; death by Oscar-winning giant squid); The Fighting Seabees (1944; takes a bullet while driving a bulldozer into an oil tank); Wake of the Red Witch (1949; deep in the drink); Sands of Iwo... (USA Today -- Life)
On that day, the NBA lottery delivered Tim Duncan to the Alamo City although the Spurs had the third-worst record in the league and a 21. 4 percent chance at the top pick. (Boston Globe)
Cerberus bought Vanguard Car Rental, which operates the Alamo and National Brands, out of bankruptcy in 2003, and was criticized for swiftly moving the corporate headquarters and cutting hundreds of jobs. It wasn't long after the 2004 acquisition of Mervyn's department store that Cerberus shuttered 80 locations and exited two major markets. (International Herald Tribune)
"As service comedies go, Farce is more idiotic than most. Homophobic? Sure. Often. Maybe even a little racist."Why were there only 3,000 Mexicans at the Alamo. Cuz they could only find four trucks. (The Morning Star)
"Why were there only 3,000 Mexicans at the Alamo? 'Cuz they could only find four trucks!". But that's after they've figured out they're not in Eye-raq. (CTNow.com)
WAYNEOscar Roles: Best Actor for "True Grit," nominated for "The Sands of Iwo Jima," as well as a producer on "The Alamo." Holds record for most leads in. "> Thursday, May 10, 2007 Last Update: 08:40 AM EDT lect> TRUE GRIT WAYNE VS. HEPBURN By LOU LUMENICK Loading new images... May 10, 2007 -- Katharine Hepburn and John Wayne, born two weeks apart 100 years ago this month, wouldn't seem to have much in common besides being icons of Hollywood's Golden Age and their late-in-life teaming in... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Among the attendees will be archivist Liz Coffey of the Harvard Film Archive and programmer and "exploitation guru" Lars Nilsen of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas in Texas. The full schedule is online at , or call 617-876-6837. (Boston Globe -- Living)
San Antonio's history is itself tightly hyphenated, ranging from its embattled past X the Alamo is a 20-minute walk from the museum X to the complex resentments, reconciliations and intermingling cultures of the present ... Organized a century ago as a commemoration of the Alamo and eventual Anglo triumph, the fiesta now has an accent leaning to the left side of the hyphen. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
(May 2, 2007)--The Alamo would get a new nearby educational building under plans offered Wednesday to upgrade one of the state's most famous historic sites ... Nelma Toney Wilkinson with the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, which oversees the Alamo with no government funding, was at the Texas Capitol Wednesday to back the plan ... The expansion of the Alamo complex, along with upkeep of the existing old Alamo church building and the Long Barrack, are to be paid for with a previously revealed... (KWTX.com, TX)
(NYSE: VLO) once again is the largest Fortune 500 company in the Alamo City. On the magazine's 2007 list, which is based on 2006 financials, Valero ranked 16th -- down from 15th last year. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
This would be a good place to quote an important British writer, George Orwell, who wrote, "Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past." Even in America, our children are often taught a watered down, inoffensive and culturally sensitive version of events ranging from the Crusades to the battle at the Alamo ... This would be a good place to quote an important British writer, George Orwell, who wrote, "Who controls the past controls the future. Who... (Townhall.com)
Beginning with "The Charge of the Light Brigade" in 1936, Mr. Williams performed stunts in dozens of films over six decades, including "Santa Fe Trail, "They Died With Their Boots On," "Fort Apache," "Red River," "3 Godfathers," "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," "Rio Bravo," "Spartacus," "El Cid," "The Alamo," "The Magnificent Seven," "Cat Ballou" and "The Wild Bunch ... "Said stuntman Joe Canutt: "You can get great falls a lot of times out of horses, but when you're attacking the Alamo, for... (Boston Globe)
- Pagesix - New York Post Online Edition. Sunday, April 22, 2007 Last Update: 09:35 AM EDT. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Beginning with "The Charge of the Light Brigade" in 1936, Williams performed stunts in dozens of films over the next six decades, including "Santa Fe Trail, "They Died With Their Boots On," "Fort Apache," "Red River," "3 Godfathers," "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," "Rio Bravo," "Spartacus," "El Cid," "The Alamo," "The Magnificent Seven," "Cat Ballou" and "The Wild Bunch ... "Said stuntman Joe Canutt: "You can get great falls a lot of times out of horses, but when you're attacking the Alamo, for... (Los Angeles Times)
" A sophomore, Christensen started against Northern Illinois, had some spot duty at Minnesota and against Texas in the Alamo Bowl. During Saturday's appearance in Kinnick, Iowa's receivers made a lot of good catches, including a few diving ones that brought a smile to Christensen's face. "That's what I've been counting on, that's what every quarterback counts on - receivers that make plays," said Christensen. "We're just trying to build chemistry now ... We're going to let them all continue to... (Hawkeyesports.com)
Some of the past photographs have included the Alamo, a castle in Sweden and Mount Hope cemetery. kmv. (R News)
Even though the concept is not completely hatched out, the ability (of Lessem) to tell a story and tell it well is important," he said. Lessem said the animal park is to include a variety of habitats for exotic species, as well as breeding areas. "There also will be a large undersea component," he said. The "green" aspect of the park will provide visitors with a sense of "possible future environments" around the world, including extreme locales such as desert or arctic areas. Complementing that... (Conroe Courier, TX)
Portsmouths animation company, Hatching Studios, is continually creating a local buzz surrounding the impressive amount of festival awards given to its latest short "The Toll" completed last year. It has won more than 40 honors, the second most awards of any one short submitted to festivals across the nation. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
"Whew. This is like the Alamo.". Finally, dawn came, with light on the skylights. (Anchorage Daily News)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car agrees to buy rental rivalST. LOUIS -- Enterprise Rent-A-Car announced late Friday it has agreed to buy Vanguard Car Rental Group Inc., which operates the Alamo and National chains. Enterprise is the largest U.S. rental-car company, with 7,000 locations worldwide and a fleet of 800,000 vehicles. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
My book had been out for a few years; and it seems to be a story that every generation has to revisit, the same way The Alamo is. Producers] Gianni Nunnari and Mark Canton wanted to adapt my book. (iAfrica.com)
Mr. Braly, previously the CEO of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, will serve as CEO of the new venture. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
He returns to the Alamo City next week for an encore performance of the work that has made him a legend in Say-Town and beyond, ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 1. Jade spoke with the Current recently from his home in New York. (San Antonio Current, TX)
"Even if you lose a battle, you still get to write the history books if you win the war. Movies about the Alamo don't play real big in Mexico. 'Braveheart' and 'The Patriot' were flops in England," blogs. "It stands to reason, therefore, that '300' will not be well-liked in Iran.". (CBS News)
The Alamo Drafthouse is moving up in the world ... "Due to the high costs of rent, insurance and taxes, we have not been confident that we would be able to continue occupying our current space," says Tim League, co-founder of the Alamo Drafthouse ... Kent Collins, chairman of the Downtown Austin Alliance, says the addition of the Alamo on Sixth Street will help diversify the district that has long been known only as a home to bars and live music venues. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Vanguard is parent to both the Alamo and National Car Rental chains. While National targets business travelers, Alamo is more family and vacation oriented, Dow said. (AdWeek)
The new period picture 300 examines the battle of Thermopylae, a famous last stand that pitted 300 Spartans against the might of the Persian Empire at a strategic pass in 480 B.C. If you re familiar with the Alamo or the Battle of the Little Bighorn, then you get the basic idea. The brave fight emboldened the Greek states to join together in pushing back a Persian advance into the Grecian peninsula and the whole of ancient Europe. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Think the Battle of Badr (624CE) where 313 Muslims of Medina defeated 1,000 Quraishis of Mecca; The Alamo (1836) where 182 Texans fought 4,000 Mexican soldiers or Rorkes Drift, South Africa (1879), where 105 British soldiers repelled an attack by 4,000 Zulu warriors. Yet when I ask an acclaimed history professor (who declined to be named) his thoughts, he is less than moved. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The Alamo Bowl probably offered a preview of how the Longhorns might look this fall. The Longhorns allowed Iowa's Drew Tate to pass for 274 yards and a pair of touchdowns in that game, but they also recorded three sacks. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
In 1836, the Alamo in San Antonio fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege. In 1853, Verdis opera La Traviata premiered in Venice, Italy. (MSNBC -- Race)
On this date: In 1836, the Alamo in San Antonio fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege. In 1981,Walter Cronkite signed off for the last time as principal anchorman of The CBS Evening News. (Montana Standard, MT)
Now, more than a decade since Woods last played in the Texas Open, local tournament officials are working with the PGA on a series of important changes that could help lure Woods, other top marquee names and major network television exposure back to the Alamo City. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
The staging (Set Designer, Tom Curtright) was outstanding, especially in the remarkable and realistic battle scene with its rotating barricades, which must have called to mind the Alamo for the many Texans in the audience. As the young street urchin, Gavroche, little Cole Thompson is another scene-stealer in this segment as he sings of "Little People." The sole survivors of the battle, Valjean rescues the injured Marius, and by play's end, Javert takes his own life, Marius marries Cosette, and... (Conroe Courier, TX)
Chill Wills spent a fortune on ads pushing his nomination for best supporting actor in "The Alamo." He went down swinging, and the Oscar went to Peter Ustinov in "Spartacus.". 1973: It was one of those crazy years when the best picture apparently directed itself. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
In 1836, the siege of the Alamo began in San Antonio. In 1847, U.S. troops under Gen. Zachary Taylor defeated Mexican General Santa Anna at the Battle of Buena Vista in Mexico. (MSNBC -- Race)
In 2003, he earned a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his role in the hit "Bad Santa, and, in 2004, received critical praise for his portrayal of legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett in "The Alamo. . (MoviesOnline)
People come from other countries to see the Alamo, so when they see a gang fight, they think it s a re-enactment, Doug Jones says. Go, Davy Crockett. (San Antonio Current, TX)
For example, I have visited Texas sites as diverse as the Book Depository and its environs in Dallas where JFK was fatally shot; and the Alamo in San Antonio, scene of the deaths of Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and hundreds of others at the hands of Santa Ana and his Mexican Army in 1836. I've also been to the Civil War battlefields of Bull Run and Gettysburg , as well as the Lexington green and the Concord bridge in Massachusetts where the American Revolutionary War started in earnest. (The Standard-Times, MA)
The actors went on to tell about how Texas fought for their freedom from Mexico at the infamous battle of the Alamo. They discussed the Civil War and the use of slavery in Texas. (Rockwall County News, TX)
Lea Ann Champion arrived in San Antonio five years ago, and she immediately fell for the Alamo city. Coming from the Bay Area, the SBC executive found San Antonio to be affordable, family-friendly, and blessed with a rich Hispanic culture. (FastCompany)
Residents of San Antonio may enjoy the documentary s brief segment on the Comal and San Marcos Springs, as well as a nice shot of a local landmark, the Alamo Quarry Market. Texas: The State of Springs commences with, I cannot think of any of our [Texas] citizens that don t take delight in the springs. (San Antonio Current, TX)
For instance, the upcoming opening of the Alamo Drafthouse movie theatre and bar, as well as a bowling alley, bank, restaurants and pharmacy at the Trenton Crossroads Plaza on Trenton and Jackson Road, is expected to bring in an additional 1,000 jobs, he reported. Ochoa plans to lobby the state Legislature this year for funding and to protect the municipalitys interests. (McAllen Monitor, TX)
"Modernization doesn't attract people. They'll go to see a town that's got the Alamo in it.". By 1980, about when the Liberty closed, the city's economic engines were long gone down South Broadway Avenue, leaving downtown in their dust. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
Kindle had a 5-yard carry in the Alamo Bowl victory over Iowa. Quotable: "Sergio was set back this fall by injuries more than anything else. When fall camp started, he had one of those high ankle sprains, and it caused him to pretty much miss all of fall workouts and the early part of the season. He was kind of behind the 8-ball from the very beginning. I think everyone who has seen him is in awe of his talent. Every single player at Texas will tell you he's a phenomenal athlete, and they expect... (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Even the Alamo was closed to tourists in San Antonio because of cold and rain. Houston and San Antonio were under rare ice warnings Wednesday, and icy roads in Dallas slowed morning highway commuters. (CBS2.com, CA)
"They'll be skating at the Alamo today as sleet and freezing rain is icing over some southern sections of Texas, where the normal high is around 60," said CBS News meteorologist George Cullen, who called that a rare event. "The areas of Oklahoma and Missouri which are covered in ice will see some sunshine today but there won't be much melting going on, as the mercury will barely get out of the low 30s," Cullen added. (CBS News -- US)
For the Japanese, Iwo Jima is the Alamo writ large, a desolate volcanic rock that claimed 20,000 Japanese lives. The battle scenes are as graphic and jolting as those in Flags of Our Fathers. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
THE 2006 DRAGON VALLEY RENAISSANCE FAIRE is Saturday and Sunday, and Jan. 20 and 21 behind the Alamo Boys & Girls Club, located at 501 N. 13th St., in Alamo ... Jan. 21, on her childrens book, Journey to the Alamo, and sign copies at the Museum of South Texas History in Edinburg. (McAllen Monitor, TX)
The East team took a different approach than the West with their live scrimmage in the Alamo Dome on Wednesday morning at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio. They conducted a full-scale scrimmage of more than 60 plays, but North Fort Meyers (Fla. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
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