Coppell High school band places third at state Nov 13, 2008
The 315-member band and color guard competed Nov. 4 in a field of 31 bands at the San Antonio Alamodome ... Every student and director in the Alamodome at this contest are proven champions. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Timberwolf Marching Band takes fourth at state Nov 8, 2008
The Cedar Park High School Marching Band's beautiful music and precision footwork proved irresistible at the UIL State Marching Band Contest at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Tuesday, Nov. 4, where the band placed fourth ... The CPHS and Leander High School bands also marched in The Bands of America Super Regionals on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at the Alamodome. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Cedar Park Band wins fourth at state contest Nov 7, 2008
The Cedar Park Marching Band was named the fourth best Class 5A band in the state Tuesday at the State Marching Contest at the Alamodome in San Antonio ... With 52 bands participating in preliminary competition of the Bands of America Super Regionals at the Alamodome, the band the band finished in third place. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Gallon, Mars named Army All-Americans Nov 6, 2008
The Apopka High teammates will join 88 other high school football players from around the United States for the ninth U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Saturday, January 3, 2009, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The game will be televised live on NBC at 1 p.m. EST. Some of the past participants include Reggie Bush, Tim Tebow, Adrian Peterson, Ted Ginn Jr., Chris "Beanie" Wells, Terrelle Pryor, Chris Leak, and Vince Young. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
VRHS brings the noise to 5A Nov 5, 2008
Now they'll march in the University Interscholastic League Class 5A State Marching Band Contest on Tuesday at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Getting there was a joyous feat. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Kansas Hits Hardwood Tonight Nov 5, 2008
net Senior WriterDate: Nov 4, 2008 Its been seven months since KU won the national championship at the Alamodome in San Antonio and culminated the best season in school history. to read the rest of this story. (Phog.net)
CPHS combines energy, passion Nov 4, 2008
They lead a group that's one of the favorites to win the state championship at the UIL Class 5A State Marching Band Contest on Tuesday at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Drum major Maria Collazo looks forward to sizing up musicians from other schools. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Wingo named U.S. Army All-American Nov 2, 2008
He'll get a great chance to do that along with two other St. Louis players and who will join him for the Jan. 3 game that will be played in the Alamodome. NBC will televise the game at noon. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
NBA sets 2010 All-Star Game at Cowboys stadium Oct 31, 2008
The last football stadium to host the NBA All-Star Game was San Antonio's Alamodome in 1996. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Marching all the way to state Oct 31, 2008
Both bands will advance to the UIL State Marching Band Contest on Nov. 4 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Leander High School also qualified for the Saturday night finals and finished 10th out of the the 32 bands from Central Texas that participated. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Jarvis Jones flying to Southern Cal for visit Oct 30, 2008
He will play in the Alamodome in San Antonio on Jan. 3. It s a big deal, McGee said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
FHS Band Advancing To State Oct 30, 2008
The FHS Band, known as The Pride of the Texas Hill Country , is expected to march early Monday afternoon in San Antonio s Alamodome, according to head director John Rauschuber. Specific performance times will not be determined until later in the week, the FHS director said. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Sources: '10 All-Star Game at Cowboys new park Oct 29, 2008
The last NBA All-Star Game to be played in a football-sized venue was in 1996 at San Antonio's Alamodome. Marc Stein is the senior NBA writer for ESPN.com. (ESPN -- Golf News)
CPHS, VRHS bands advance to state! Oct 29, 2008
The Class 5A State Marching Contest will be held on Tuesday, November 4th, in the San Antonio Alamodome. Name. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
ECISD bands fall out Oct 26, 2008
They will face high schools from across Texas on Nov. 4 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The bands played until the afternoon in a preliminary round, when judges selected seven bands to play again that evening. (Odessa American, TX)
Deja vu? Miami's Chalmers hits last-second shot Oct 25, 2008
In April in the NCAA championship game at the nearby Alamodome, Chalmers hit a last-second 3-pointer that forced overtime as Kansas rallied to beat Memphis. "Actually, it made my heart jump, thinking what happened last year,'' Chalmers said. "It was a great experience. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Marmon Mok selected for statewide honor Oct 25, 2008
the architectural firm that designed the Alamodome, San Antonio International Airport s Terminal 1, the Toyota Visitors Center and the future Texas A&M San Antonio campus, will receive the Texas Society of Architects highest honor. Marmon Mok will receive the Texas Society of Architects 2008 Architecture Firm Award Friday night at a special dinner and awards ceremony in Fort Worth. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Five named to Sports Hall of Fame Oct 23, 2008
The five will be recognized at the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame Tribute on Feb. 20, 2009 in the Alamodome ... He was also the driving force behind the formation of the and the construction of the 65,000-seat multi-purpose Alamodome. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Upcoming road test will tell all for Saints Oct 17, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :35 a.m. CDT, October 17, 2008. Thursday, October 16, 2008John DeShazier. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Rock n Roll marathon secures Verizon sponsorship Oct 17, 2008
Verizon will also participate in the two-day Health Fitness Expo scheduled to be held at the Alamodome on Nov. 14 and 15. Verizon Wireless is proud to sponsor the inaugural Rock n Roll San Antonio Marathon and 1 2 Marathon, says Luis Cruz, region president for Verizon Wireless. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
US Army All-American Bowl stops in Wichita Oct 15, 2008
The US Army All-American Bowl selection tour made a brief pit-stop in Wichita Kansas on Tuesday afternoon, where in a ceremony held at Wichita East High School, the Ace's Bryce Brown was officially selected to play in this year's All-American Bowl game to be held on Jan. 3 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Miami Sports -- Rivals.com)
Home is where the jersey is Oct 13, 2008
Fans here have provided the Spurs a temporary Alamodome and later a permanent AT&T Center. They have also embraced this team with a passion and devotion that is perhaps unparalleled by another town. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
San Antonio's in plus position with NFL, former team owner says Oct 8, 2008
In 2005, San Antonio s Hurricane Katrina evacuee population included the Saints, who based their operations out of the Alamodome that season. Benson s Saints played three regular season home games in the Alamodome before large crowds. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
ADA Presents First Humanitarian Award at 149th Annual Session Oct 3, 2008
"I am delighted that Dr. Underwood is the first recipient of the new and very prestigious ADA Humanitarian award," said ADA President Mark J. Feldman, D.M.D. "He has truly brought smiles and comfort to thousands of needy individuals through his tireless efforts and has set the bar very high." Dr. Underwood is scheduled to be honored at an awards ceremony during the ADA's 149th Annual Session on Friday, Oct. 17, from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at the Alamodome, 100 Montana St. A 1970 graduate of the... (PR Newswire)
Haslett again in the eye of a storm Oct 3, 2008
An ascension in St. Louis after four games and a 12-game, under-the-gun job interview that'll go a long way toward determining whether he gets a head coaching job next season is rainbows and Sesame Street compared to having a franchise relocated, as the Saints were to San Antonio, and watching whatever hopes he had of retaining his job die at the Alamodome. So this will be a breeze for Haslett. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Multicultural marketing Sep 25, 2008
Working in cooperation with the , the CE Group s production solutions department will manage all of the entertainment along each mile of the course, and fully produce that night s headliner concert at the Alamodome. The CE Group was a natural choice when we needed a resource in the entertainment industry, Diaz says. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
PG East: EA's Smith easy to miss (Today) Sep 25, 2008
" Nice honor Gateway coach Terry Smith has been selected as the head coach for the East team in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Jan. 3 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Smith has been an assistant coach in the game twice, including last January. "It's like a lot of all-star games in that they want you to be an assistant first before they'll consider you for the head coaching job," Smith said. "I'm excited about coaching the team. It's a nice honor. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
NFL Commissioner coming to San Antonio Sep 20, 2008
The team played three regular season games in the Alamodome and contemplated permanent relocation before Tagliabue convinced Benson to take the Saints back to Louisiana. For more details on the luncheon, call 210-229-2119. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Dolphins heading to San Antonio if Ike hits? Sep 6, 2008
The Dolphins would practice at the Alamodome all week before flying to Phoenix for their Sept. 14 game against the Cardinals ... The Saints used the Alamodome as a temporary home in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina, and played three regular season games there. (The Palm Beach Post)
Navasota stars shine bright during Zero Week Sep 5, 2008
and , Lake Travis In winning their 15th straight game over Round Rock Westwood in the Alamodome, Gilbert found his go-to man in Coach Chad Morris spread scheme. The bound signal caller hooked up with McCrary six times for 185 yards and all three of Gilberts touchdown passes went to McCrary. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
Saints play it safe with Gustav Sep 5, 2008
Of course, the Saints wound up spending that entire season in San Antonio and playing their "home" games in the Alamodome; Baton Rouge, La. and even East Rutherford, N.J., when Katrina flooded New Orleans and inflicted heavy damage on the Superdome. (SaintsInsider.com)
Triple threat Sep 4, 2008
1 Bullard at Chukchansi Park last Oct. 19 - is one of three Tigers, along with Rolando Jefferson and Cliff Harris, who've been selected to play in the Jan. 3 U.S. Army All-America Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio ... Each has been invited to the Jan. 3 U.S. Army All-America Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Sandcrabs top Tigers Sep 3, 2008
A summer of waiting for the opening kickoff of the season had passed and there the Sandcrabs were, again, in the Alamodome ... From the opening play of the first period, it seemed evident that the Mercedes Tigers were in for a long night in the Alamodome. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Peter KingMONDAY MORNING QB Sep 2, 2008
In 2005, the Saints were forced out of the Alamodome several times to practice in parking lots and high-school fields, displaced by an NCAA volleyball tournament and a huge Home Show. This time, if necessary, they'd go to a training site where they'd be the top priority. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Calhoun tops Mercedes Aug 31, 2008
Live from the Alamodome. Calhoun started off strong when, in the first play of the game, a 48-yard run by quarterback James Ezzell resulted in a touchdown. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
TROUBLE IN TITLETOWN: Jayhawks search for new leader Aug 30, 2008
-- As Sherron Collins pounded the basketball to the Alamodome floor on April 7, dribbling out the final seconds of Kansas' first national championship in 20 years, images of an entire season replayed in his head. The private highlight video reminded Collins of the hard work and sacrifice that led him and the rest of the Jayhawks to that special overtime victory over Memphis. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Turn out the lights Aug 30, 2008
BY BILL HARVEY - A summer of anticipation has now passed and the kickoff of the 2008 football season will take place in the Alamodome in San Antonio ... So, just in case there is anyone left in Calhoun County this weekend, the Calhoun Sandcrabs will play the Mercedes Tigers in the Alamodome on Saturday, with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff ... Now, what could be more fun than watching a football game played between two quality football teams whose fans are filling the stands at the Alamodome. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Alamo Bowl tickets go on sale Wednesday Aug 27, 2008
Tickets for the 2008 Alamo Bowl will be available for purchase on Wednesday, Aug. 27, starting at 10 a.m. at the Alamodome Southwest Box Office and through Ticketmaster. com. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Pirates open season at Orange Grove Aug 27, 2008
Port Lavaca @ Mercedes (Alamodome). Beeville @ Medina Valley. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Three Area Schools Crack Top 10 In Preseason Poll Aug 26, 2008
Trinity returns 11 starters from a team that beat Converse Judson 13-10 in what amounted to a road game at San Antonio's Alamodome in the finals. Lake Travis, the defending 4A Division II champion led by Texas-bound quarterback Garrett Gilbert, edged Wichita Falls Rider by a point (179-178) for the top spot in 4A.. (KWTX.com, TX)
Chargers seen staying put Aug 18, 2008
Another possible relocation site is San Antonio, where the New Orleans Saints played to sellout crowds at the indoor Alamodome when they were forced out of their Louisiana Superdome home after Hurricane Katrina. Next year, and every year until the Chargers' lease with the city expires in 2020, the team will have a window from Feb. 1 until May 1 to notify the city of its intent to relocate. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
San Antonio named a finalist city in the hunt for Womens Final Four Aug 14, 2008
The Alamo City hosted the 2008 NCAA Men s Final Four in the Alamodome in April. It will host the 2010 Women s Final Four. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Cowboy camp hits the road Aug 11, 2008
The Cowboys struck a multi-year deal with the city of San Antonio to train in our Alamodome. But the team had to scramble to come up with an alternate site this summer due to a booking conflict in San Antonio. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
ESPN RISE Fab 50 season preview Aug 8, 2008
In the state final at the Alamodome, Trinity topped Converse Judson, 13-10. A similar early loss this year probably would derail any chances the Trojans have to be No. 1 for the final ESPN RISE FAB 50. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
IRS offers deal on tax shelter disputes Aug 7, 2008
Other companies sought tax breaks by leasing municipal services, such as sewer lines in Germany and the Alamodome arena in San Antonio, and emergency 911 call centers in Chicago and air-traffic control systems in Australia, Canada, and France. Under the terms of the IRS's offers, the companies must use their best efforts to terminate the transactions by Dec. 31. (Boston Globe)
Ex-Selma wrestling coach files claim Aug 6, 2008
It's the latest trumpet for the Tigers, who previously had McDonald, Jefferson and Harris invited to the Jan. 3 U.S. Army All-America Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio. And Jefferson, ranked by Rivals. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Army looking for answers in 2008 Aug 5, 2008
Two seasons ago, Army gave Texas Aar heart attack at the Alamodome in San Antonio after the Aggies needed a late-game goal line stand to keep the Black Knights from upsetting the heavily favored Aggies. This time, however, A have a true home field advantage at Kyle Field and will know much more about itself in the fourth game of the season. (Texas A&M Sports -- Rivals.com)
Davis experiences thrilling all-star comeback Aug 1, 2008
SAN ANTONIO - During the second quarter of Tuesday s Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star football game at the Alamodome, Celina Seth Davis found himself talking with Argyle kicker Ben Parks. He and I were talking about how boring a game it was, Davis said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Monroe Nabs MVP Honors In All-Star Game Jul 30, 2008
D.J. Monroe was originally projected to play defensive back when his career on the 40 Acres begins in less than a week, but the Angleton athlete gave Texas fans, and Longhorn coaches, another example of what he can do with the ball in his hands on Tuesday night in the 74th Annual Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star Game at the Alamodome in San Antonio. In a game of stars, the biggest star of them all was arguably 5-foot-9-inch , who earned the game's Most Valuable Offensive Player... (InsideTexas.com)
Spurs parent ready to rock n roll Jul 28, 2008
It was Pych who oversaw the construction of AT&T Center for SS&E. He says the move into that facility represented an era of change for the organization, which, prior to 2002, was merely a tenant in the Alamodome. The world around us is changing again, Pych says, explaining that an increasing number of NBA teams are now diving deeper into the entertainment and real estate business. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Brenham adds NFL pedigree to coaching staff Jul 26, 2008
The game will be played at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Alamodome in San Antonio and will be broadcast on Fox Sports Southwest. Congratulations to the Washington County Little League teams that played in both the district-only and the international tournaments this summer. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Jones not uttering what he thinks about Cowboys Jul 26, 2008
The Cowboys are back in California because they werent going to be able to conduct their entire camp in the Alamodome, where the Church of God is holding its international general assembly meeting. Article Rating. (Altus Times, OK)
Jerry Jones 'not going to make any predictions' Jul 25, 2008
The Cowboys are back in California because they werent going to be able to conduct their entire camp in the Alamodome, where the Church of God is holding its international general assembly meeting. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dodge remembers the Alamodome fondly, returns Tuesday for all-star game Jul 24, 2008
Tuesday night, Riley Dodge will return to the scene of the play he is most known for in Carroll football lore San Antonio s Alamodome, where he threw up seconds before lofting the game winning pass during 2006 Class 5A Division II state title game. I m going back to a place where we won two state championships, Dodge said One as a starter and once as a ball boy. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Blue Stars 10th in first regional finals Jul 21, 2008
The Blue Stars placed 10th at the DCI Southwestern Championships at the Alamodome in San Antonio, after taking second place in preliminaries to claim one of the last four spots in the finals. They are trying to become a top 12 finalist at the Drum Corps International World Championships for the first time since 1979. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Blue Stars fifth in Orlando, beat three 2007 finalists Jul 14, 2008
It looks like the Blue Stars will be seeded 10th in San Antonio, where they meet all the world class corps at the Alamodome, said Brad Furlano, the Blue Stars executive director. This season, the Blue Stars are trying to become a top 12 finalist at the world championships for the first time since 1979. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Toros blazed a trail that could have led to the NFL in S.A. Jul 4, 2008
In 1992, San Antonio anted up with the Alamodome. But the players we've elected to City Hall since have folded in every hand of poker with the NFL.. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
5A Title Game Headed To Houston Jun 26, 2008
The first two years were at San Antonio's Alamodome. UIL officials have said they plan to pursue the same-site format for six years, and they hoped for two-year rotations among San Antonio and the Houston and Dallas areas. (KWTX.com, TX)
Calipari refuses to dwell on misfortunes Jun 17, 2008
"You know when it really hit me? When I was walking off the Alamodome floor and the confetti was coming down on me. I kept thinking, 'We're supposed to be out there. We're supposed to be cutting down the nets.'". Odds are Calipari won't get so close to a championship again. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sosa Retains Wbc Light Flyweight Title Jun 16, 2008
A 28-year-old Mexico City native, Sosa won the interim 108-pound crown with a majority decision over Brian Viloria in April 2007 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. He successfully defended three times by the end of the year and made it four in a row on Feb. 9, when he unanimously outpointed countryman Jesus Iribe. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Yes, it’s official! Jun 14, 2008
Calhoun will play Mercedes Saturday, Aug. 30 in San Antonio at the Alamodome. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. The Crabs were given an allotment of 3,500 reserved seating tickets for the game and as in the case of Campbell s generous donation of his magazines, all proceeds from the sale of these tickets go to Calhoun athletics. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Suddenly...berto On The Welterweight Brink Jun 13, 2008
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HILLSBOROUGH REPORT May 30, 2008
The game, which is televised live on NBC, will be played Jan. 3 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. It will feature the 84 of the nation s top senior high school football players. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Normangee football named the Army Strong Team of the Year May 21, 2008
The game is held each January in San Antonio's Alamodome and showcases 80 elite high school athletes, many of whom will go on to play at the collegiate and professional levels. For more information, visit www. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Blackmon takes over head baseball job at Lancaster May 17, 2008
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