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The Alamo Sacristy is reopening on Wednesday following a multiple-year closure and it will include a new exhibit.

The Alamo is hosting a free birthday celebration for the king of the wild frontier — David Crockett.

The Alamo is hosting a free birthday celebration for the king of the wild frontier — David Crockett.

The Alamo and the attorney for the owner of Moses Rose’s Hideout announced Thursday that a deal had been struck to acquire the bar property, which sits in the footprint of a planned Alamo Visitors Center and Museum.

Today’s secret word of the day is “heartbreaking.”

An archaeological dig will take place at the Alamo this month amid a major makeover of the plaza.

Camels will descend on the Alamo Saturday as part of a historic event by the Texas Camel Corps.

The City of San Antonio offers different nutritional workshops where residents can learn about healthy meals and are provided resources to better understand nutrition.

The City of San Antonio has taken the next step to take over a bar near the Alamo using eminent domain.

A new center aims to link all five San Antonio missions and serve as a starting point for a curated experience that also encompasses Europe.

KSAT is giving you a bird’s eye view of the Battle of Flowers Parade. Starting at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, you can see the parade from above the Alamo in the video player above.

KSAT is giving you a view of the Battle of Flowers Parade from the Alamo.

The holdout owner of a bar in the way of a new Alamo museum has said the City of San Antonio’s “best and final” $5.26 million offer to buy him out isn’t good enough. Now, with the city and its partners prepared to use eminent domain, the deadlock appears to be headed to court.

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Moses Rose’s Hideout, at 516 E. Houston Street, sits a musket shot away from the Alamo and at the edge of the footprint of a proposed Alamo Visitors Center and Museum -- a key part of the $400 million plan to redesign Alamo Plaza. Owner Vince Cantu says he is open to selling the property, but he wants the right price.

Monday marked 187 years since those who fought and gave their lives for Texas Independence during the final battle of the Alamo.

The Alamo is opening its anticipated Alamo Collections Center this week, marking the first new building on the grounds since the 1950s.

History enthusiasts, families, and community members are invited to visit the Alamo to remember the renowned 1836 battle.

The Alamo on Thursday morning will hold a ceremony to commemorate the start of the 1836 siege.

The soon-to-open Alamo Collections Center is allowing visitors a first look at the newest exhibit on Alamo grounds since the 1950′s.

San Antonio police say slick roads may have contributed to a rollover crash near downtown overnight.

Vince Cantu, the owner of Moses Rose’s Hideout, said in a news release Wednesday that he’s “ready for ‘the Battle of the Alamo 2.0′ but today is asking for peaceful negotiation with city council.”

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The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo’s Bovine Education Center is giving students and community members an opportunity to learn about Texas Longhorns.

An archaeological dig will take place at the Alamo over the next several weeks amid a major makeover of the plaza.

The land commissioner manages public land, enforces mineral rights leases, controls the Texas Permanent School Fund, distributes natural disaster relief funding and is responsible for the Alamo.

Workforce Solutions Alamo hosted more than 700 Alamo-area students at its annual High School to Careers Pathways event.

The Texas Tribune reviewed the 15-page document, which will be handed out to new drivers, and asked historians to comment on how accurately and thoroughly it chronicles the state’s history.

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North Carolina-based Bojangles is extending its well-known fried chicken company to the Alamo city.

Guinness World Records Museum, Ripley’s Haunted Adventure and Tomb Rider 3D Adventure Ride & Arcade have all been permanently closed to make room for the Alamo Visitor Center and Museum.

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The Impetus Foundation, led by Spoetzl Brewery owner and philanthropist Carlos Alvarez and his family, has contributed $1 million to the Remember the Alamo Foundation.

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Altocumulus clouds gave San Antonians quite the show on Wednesday.

Wednesday marked Texas Independence Day, and while there have been generations of stories told of the people who fought at the Alamo, the impact of Tejanos during and before the battle has largely been unknown.

La Gran Marcha Del Ejercito Mexicano will start at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Alamo.

One year ago Texas experienced an unprecedented winter storm that brought single-digit temperatures to many parts of the state, including San Antonio.

Three downtown tourist attractions will vacate their buildings early to make way for a major component in the Alamo Plaza makeover.

Public funding is critical to advancing the $300M downtown redevelopment project.

Snow in San Antonio? It’s not common but the winter storm in February brought several inches of snowfall to San Antonio and the surrounding areas.

A new experience that brings one of the key locations of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo to life was unveiled Friday with a ceremony for the Palisade Exhibit.

After two years of preservation work, the Alamo Long Barrack is back open to visitors.

The redevelopment of the Alamo, which Bush oversees as land commissioner, has prompted pushback across the political spectrum.

Yelp recenlty released its list of the top 10 most haunted spots in Texas and a San Antonio hotel took home the No. 4 spot.

Authorities say a man accused of gunning down a Georgia police officer during his first shift with the department ambushed him in retaliation for the officer’s arrest of an associate hours earlier.

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Looking for something to do with the kids as summer draws closer to an end but unsure of where to go or what to do? Here are some free and low-price activities and events to keep the kids entertained before school’s back in session.

In the first part of KSAT’s latest Tejano Moments series, we introduced you to Jose Toribio Losoya.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick confirmed on Twitter that he called for the event to be canceled. Abbott, Patrick and other GOP leaders are board members of the State Preservation Board, which oversees the Bullock museum.

There’s a new battle brewing at the Alamo and it involves iconic music superstar Phil Collins and his massive collection of Alamo and Texana artifacts.

On Tuesday at 7 p.m., the KSAT Explains team will host author Chris Tomlinson for a live discussion about the myths and truths about the story of the Alamo.

Gov. Greg Abbott appeared at Alamo Plaza Thursday to sign seven pieces of legislation related to firearms, including so-called constitutional carry.

Bexar County Commissioners on Tuesday morning agreed to put $25 million toward the Alamo Plan over the next five years.

The Alamo has released renderings of a new, two-story, 24,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall & Collections Building that will be built on the plaza grounds.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a big impact on our local economy but as we return to normal, more and more jobs are becoming available.

Looking to get out and about, safely and with an incredible view? Mike and Fiona take a flight with Alamo Helicopter Tours.

A woman was hit by a vehicle as she was crossing the street near Maverick Park downtown.

The immersive outdoor exhibit debuts Friday morning across the Alamo and is free to the public.

City Council members approved a revised ground lease and operating agreement for the Alamo Plan in a 10-1 vote on Thursday

A police officer walks outside of the closed Alamo on April 1, 2020 in downtown San Antonio, Texas, during a stay at home order amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. - The US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic topped 5,000 late on April 1, according to a running tally from Johns Hopkins University. (Photo by Mark Felix / AFP) (Photo by MARK FELIX/AFP /AFP via Getty Images)SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported 203,523 total COVID-19 cases and 3,077 total deaths in Bexar County, an increase of 153 new cases as of Saturday. No new deaths were reported today. City officials also reported that 187 patients are hospitalized, 75 are in the intensive care unit and 34 are on ventilators.

Visitors wearing face masks leave the Alamo, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in San Antonio. Greg Abbott says Texas is lifting a mask mandate and lifting business capacity limits next week. According to a statement by Alamo officials, masks are not required but are requested to be worn by visitors. “The Alamo requests visitors continue wearing masks while on the grounds and they will be strongly encouraged to do so by staff and security,” Alamo officials said in a statement. For more information on the Alamo's COVID-19 precautions, please visit: https://t.co/YaDn9ZPk4A pic.twitter.com/h13iTVxagM — The Alamo (@OfficialAlamo) March 8, 2021“Since the Alamo reopened last August, we have implemented several changes to provide a better experience during the pandemic,” Alamo officials said.

A police officer walks outside of the closed Alamo on April 1, 2020 in downtown San Antonio, Texas, during a stay at home order amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. (Photo by Mark Felix / AFP) (Photo by MARK FELIX/AFP /AFP via Getty Images)SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported 197,921 total COVID-19 cases and 2,685 total deaths in Bexar County, an increase of 137 new cases as of Saturday. Health officials also reported that 301 patients are hospitalized, 138 are in the intensive care unit and 72 are on ventilators. More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses will be shipped to vaccine hubs across the state next week, as announced Friday by the Texas Department of State Health Services. READ MORE: More than 1 million first doses of COVID-19 vaccine coming to Texas next weekAdYou can watch the full COVID-19 briefing in the video player above.

SAN ANTONIO – St. Patrick’s day will be here soon, and if you are celebrating from home this year then we have a few themed cocktails for you to try. Artisan owner Nick Spink shares three cocktails: The Wicked Leprechaun, Frozen Shamrock and Dublin Apple. The Wicked Leprechaun is a vodka based drink with 7 UP, blue curacao, and orange juice. The Dublin Apple is whiskey-based with muddled green apple and apple schnapps. You can find Artisan at their new location 402 Austin St, San Antonio, TX 78215.

SAN ANTONIO – Trent Rosser and his wife, Sharon, said they are grateful for the coincidence of being in San Antonio on Texas Independence Day. “Grateful, I’m grateful,” Trent Rosser said about getting to see the new collection. “It just brings back emotion,” Trent Rosser said. AdThe singer is a massive Alamo enthusiast who has been collecting Alamo artifacts for years. It’s cool.”The exhibit is free to view Tuesday in honor of Texas Independence Day and will run through April 25.

SAN ANTONIO – Plans to redevelop the Alamo Plaza must move forward with a new design and leadership team, according to an announcement by San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg. “The position that Councilman Trevino has taken, which is that the Cenotaph can’t move -- then the Alamo Plan is dead, is not tenable. Last September, the Texas Historical Commission voted to deny the Cenotaph’s relocation, which the Alamo Trust said was necessary to make way for a museum. According to Viagran, her family lineage goes back to the Alamo with a member among the defenders. Any changes must be approved by the city council and the Alamo Trust and the General Land Office of the state.

SAN ANTONIO – For Alamo fans who’ve been waiting for this moment all their lives, officials have finally showcased a preview of the “Phil Collins Collection.”The Alamo displayed a preview of the collection, filled with artifacts donated by musician and Alamo enthusiast Phil Collins, starting on Texas Independence Day on Tuesday. The temporary exhibit, which includes a brass cannon used by the Mexican Army during the battle, will be on display until April 25. “The public has been very interested in seeing the Collins Collection. Artifacts have been added to the Phil Collins Collection over the years, Alamo officials said in the release. Visitors can see the preview exhibit in the Alamo Exhibit Hall for free on Tuesday in honor of Texas Independence Day.

SAN ANTONIO – Tejano heroes of the Texas Revolution were honored on Feb. 27 with a range of events for Tejano Day at the Alamo. “Tejanos at the Alamo” is a new addition to the annual Battle of the Alamo Commemoration lineup. The Alamo featured in-person activities throughout the day on Saturday to demonstrate Tejano life in the 1830s. There was also a virtual event, “The Alamo Addresses: Tejanos of the Texas Revolution” at 10 a.m., which you can watch in the video player above. “It’s important for people to know that this is a bigger story,” Alamo curator Ernesto Rodriguez said.

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio residents woke up to an unusual sight Monday morning. While the winter storm has resulted in power outages and dangerous conditions, locals made the best of it by enjoying a rare opportunity to play in the snow. AdThat meant ice angels at Alamo Plaza, snowmen galore, and sledding and kayaking down streets. View some images and videos of Snow Day 2021 below. Gallery: Locals take in a rare snow dayFull Screen Full Screen 1 / 28 eustaciotovar: SnowmanWatch: Sledding through San Antonio streetsWatch: Skiing and snowboarding in SchertzWatch: Husky plays in snow in San AntonioWatch: Kayaking in snow down San Antonio streetWatch: San Antonio dog plays in snow for the first timeStay InformedAs always, Your Weather Authority team will keep you updated.

SAN ANTONIO – Overnight snow has covered the Alamo and the rest of downtown — a sight that is rarely seen. KSAT’s Sarah Acosta reported live from the San Antonio landmark on Monday morning and said Alamo Plaza received about 2 inches of snow. Sunday night into Monday, San Antonio and the surrounding area saw 3-6 inches of snowfall -- the most the area has seen since 1985. A mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow swept across the KSAT viewing area while temperatures fell into the low 20s and teens. You can get the very latest forecast and check out the interactive radar anytime by bookmarking our weather page and downloading the KSAT Weather Authority App - available for both Apple and Android devices.

SAN ANTONIO – The Alamo will be closed on Sunday and Monday in an effort to reduce travel during the winter storm, officials said on Sunday. Officials encouraged any visitors planning to visit the site to “cancel their plans” and avoid traveling during the storm. Officials say that once the weather allows, visitors can always visit the historic site for free from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Stay InformedAs always, Your Weather Authority team will keep you updated. You can get the very latest forecast anytime by bookmarking our weather page and downloading the KSAT Weather Authority App - available for both Apple and Android devices.

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2021, file photo, President Donald Trump tours a section of the U.S.-Mexico border wall in Alamo, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump has parted ways with his lead impeachment lawyers just over a week before his Senate trial is set to begin, two people familiar with the situation said Saturday. Butch Bowers and Deborah Barbier, both South Carolina lawyers, are no longer with Trump's defense team. Republicans and Trump aides have made clear that they intend to make a simple argument in the trial: Trump's trial is unconstitutional because he is no longer in office. ____Associated Press writer Meg Kinnard in Columbia, South Carolina, contributed to this report.

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio chef is bringing new things to the Alamo city and we’re getting a sneak peek. Energy X Fitness is getting us back to the basics for the new year, and we get some goodies from a popular, local, home baker, it’s all today on SA Live. Energy X Fitness is showing us how to do the fundamentals of fitness, the right way. This might be a little random... but, what was the strangest thing you’ve found in your junk drawer? Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, a smart TV or smartphone.

Photograph shows Alamo Plaza with meat market in foreground. (UTSA Special Collections)The photo below shows the interior of the Alamo with an inscription that reads “Interior Alamo. (UTSA Special Collections)Photograph shows the Alamo chapel as viewed through the gateway on the north side of the building. Photograph shows bird's-eye view looking southeast towards the Alamo, the Alamo Museum and gift shop (left), and the Cenotaph on Alamo Plaza (right). (UTSA Special Collections)The Texas Historical Commission blocked a controversial plan to move the Cenotaph in September 2020.

Nydia Canas attaches a flag to her vehicle in supporter of President Donald Trump in anticipation of his visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)HARLINGEN, Texas – President Donald Trump traveled to South Texas on Tuesday to tout his administration’s border wall accomplishments. RELATED: President Donald Trump’s relationship with the Texas borderOfficials in Alamo indicated Tuesday morning they did not have any prior knowledge of the president’s visit and did not have an itinerary. pic.twitter.com/rTKFjcq5si — James Dobbins (@james_dobbins_) January 12, 2021More people gathering in McAllen and waiting for President Donald Trump’s arrival. @ksatnews pic.twitter.com/pMjRPDzXjW — KSAT Tiffany Huertas (@KSAT_Tiffany) January 12, 2021Several President Donald Trump supporters gathering near McAllen International Airport.

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2020, file photo President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington before boarding Marine One. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)ALAMO, Texas – President Trump is slated to visit South Texas early this week, but not San Antonio. With the news of his scheduled trip to South Texas beginning to circulate Saturday, some confusion surrounds the precise location of his scheduled trip. President Trump is planning to visit Alamo, Texas, a town near the border in the Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday. Law enforcement near Alamo, Texas, have already begun preparing for the president’s visit at the Valley International Airport, according to KVEO-TV.

SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff remembers the Alamo, but he also remembers parts of the Alamo Plan he’d like to see changed. Their letter comes as the City Council discusses the future of the Alamo Plan now that the controversial relocation of the Cenotaph, a central part of the plan, has been blocked by the Texas Historical Commission. The current Alamo Plan, which the city council approved in October 2018, includes the City of San Antonio, the Texas General Land Office, and the Alamo Trust as its partners. It involves renovating Alamo Plaza, closing down portions of several streets, and creating a museum and visitor center located around the Woolworth and Crockett buildings. Read the letter in full below:Related: San Antonio City Council discusses uncertain future of Alamo Plan

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SAN ANTONIO – Bracing for a possibly turbulent election night, city officials have decided to install temporary barriers around the Alamo “as a security precaution.”The barrier will be added around the perimeter of the Alamo Plaza until the end of the week, according to a tweet from The Alamo. The Alamo will still be free and open to the public during its regular operating hours. Temporary Fencing Going Up In Alamo Plaza Tomorrow As A Security PrecautionStarting tomorrow, the City of San Antonio will add temporary fencing around the perimeter of Alamo Plaza as a security precaution for the rest of this week. In June, temporary fencing was added around the plaza due to nights of protests. More than 300 polling locations, including schools, libraries, churches, city halls and community centers, will be open.

Governor Dan Patrick has requested that the State Auditor provide an audit of the nearly $140 million allocated for the historic preservation of the Alamo. In a letter to the State Auditor, Patrick asks for a “financial and programmatic” audit of the money appropriated by Texas in 2015. Governor I have a responsibility to the taxpayers of Texas,” Patrick wrote in the letter. “This report should identify current objectives and timelines for General Land Office’s completion of the project, as well as any risks threatening those objectives and timelines," Patrick said in his letter. "Please prioritize this request by beginning as soon as possible and provide an update by December 15, 2020.

SAN ANTONIO – According to the newest Bexar Facts-KSAT-San Antonio Report poll, most San Antonio residents support the 1/8 cent sales tax propositions that would fund Pre-K for S.A., transportation and job training programs. In the latest KSAT Q&A, Mayor Ron Nirenberg said he’s pleased with these results. Q: Why are we approving something now that won’t be used for transportation for several more years? “We have to plan the transportation of the future,” Nirenberg said. We have to be able to take down some of those federal funds that are due to us in order to build our transportation system of the future.

SAN ANTONIO – Those interested in history and the Battle of the Alamo may want to take part in a virtual event scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30. “The Alamo Addresses: Cannon Replica Project” event will provide insight into the cannons used during the Battle of the Alamo and explain how and why the Alamo has commissioned replica cannons that will be placed at the site. Alamo officials said those interested can learn more about the history of the Alamo Battle Cannons, along with the research and the process of creating the replicas. The virtual event will be held via Zoom at 6 p.m. and tickets can be purchased for $10 per connection. This virtual event will be a special opportunity to learn about the exciting research about the cannons, from historical accounts to conservation efforts.”

SAN ANTONIO – The city of San Antonio is being recognized for more than its signature River Walk, foodie hotspots and the Alamo. According to the annual Good Neighbor Report from OfferUp, the Alamo City is the fourth friendliest city in the nation. The top five friendliest cities in the U.S. this year are San Diego, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Antonio and Palm Springs, Calif., according to OfferUp. San Antonio isn’t the only Texas city being recognized by OfferUp. Amarillo, Texas, was also named one of the most generous cities in the nation.

For the first time in nearly six months, the doors to the shrine portion of the historic site opened to visitors Thursday morning. The entire site had been closed to visitors since March 16, the first lengthy shutdown since World War II. Shrine visitors are required to make reservations online and obtain tickets but admission remains free. The Alamo shrine reopened with new rules, including mask requirements, hand sanitizing stations and social distancing rules. To regulate the crowd size, The Alamo is requiring shrine visitors to obtain tickets first.

Visitors eagerly arrive for Alamo shrine reopeningPublished: September 3, 2020, 12:18 pmPeople no longer have to just remember The Alamo. They now can visit all of it.

SAN ANTONIO – Groups of protesters rallied at the Alamo Saturday afternoon against a plan to relocate the Alamo Cenotaph. The Alamo Master Plan, proposed by the state, calls for the cenotaph to be moved 500 feet south of where it is now. Those who oppose the plan said it interferes with the Alamo's history. The cenotaph was first built in 1939 as a memorial to those who fought during the Battle of the Alamo. Patrick says Alamo Master Plan ‘badly off track,’ citing plaza design, Cenotaph relocation

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SAN ANTONIO – After the Alamo Cenotaph was vandalized with red graffiti Friday morning, a group of armed men, who call themselves the Texas Freedom Force, was seen standing guard at the Alamo. San Antonio police were notified around 1:30 a.m. Saturday about the armed men at the monument, with flags and lawn chairs, standing watch. The group claims the monument needs protection and that police were not providing it after it was recently vandalized. The Texas Freedom Force stayed on site for several hours during the night, authorities said. Councilman Robert Trevino discusses graffiti on Alamo Cenotaph

SAN ANTONIO – Graffiti spray-painted on the Cenotaph on the grounds of The Alamo has some people seeing red. Graffiti found in multiple places downtown, including cenotaph in Alamo PlazaThe words there seemed to condemn white supremacy, capitalism and The Alamo, itself. The red paint caught his attention hours later as he paid a visit to a nearby post office. Police also found red paint spelling out an anti-policy brutality message on the sidewalk at Travis Park. As we condemn this vandalism, we salute the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) for its swift action to investigate.

Graffiti found in multiple places downtown, including cenotaph in Alamo PlazaPublished: May 29, 2020, 7:52 amA famous marble memorial at the Alamo has streaks of red paint after police say a tagger left a mark there on the cenotaph and in several other places downtown overnight.

SAN ANTONIO – A famous marble memorial at the Alamo has streaks of red paint after police say a tagger left a mark there on the cenotaph and in several other places downtown overnight. Officers were called around midnight to the Alamo Plaza after receiving reports of someone having written anti-white supremacy messages. When police arrived, they found graffiti on the cenotaph and more graffiti in the 100 block of Losoya, on the side of a parking structure that belongs to the Hyatt hotel. Another site is on a sidewalk at Travis Park, officials said. A third message, visibly seen on a Travis Park sidewalk, is just four letters, a known acronym for the hate of police officers.

Why is San Antonio’s ‘Stay Home, Work Safe order’ being extended? Published: May 21, 2020, 1:04 pmDespite the loosening of restrictions and reopening of businesses in San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and city council has voted to extend 'Stay Home, Work Safe' orders in the Alamo city. KSAT viewers want to know why.

SAN ANTONIO – Within an hour, an Alamo Plaza icon was gone. The hat of the famous bandstand in front of the Menger Hotel was removed Friday morning and hauled to its relocation site. Last week, crews began dismantling the city-owned bandstand — a gathering place for both locals and tourists — as the city plans to restore and redesign the plaza. A camera showing updates on construction on Alamo Plaza will be shown online. The relocation of the bandstand is in line with a plan to redesign and restore the Alamo Plaza, which has garnered controversy in recent years.

Starting this week, crews will begin dismantling the city-owned bandstand in front of the Menger Hotel. A camera showing updates on construction on Alamo Plaza will be shown online. The roof consists of two separate parts: the upper top roof, or hat, and the surrounding lower canopy, according to The Alamo’s website. But since its erection in 1976, it has seen excessive water damage, The Alamo’s website states. The relocation of the bandstand is in line with a plan to redesign and restore the Alamo Plaza, which has garnered controversy in recent years.

SAN ANTONIO – Once the place to visit, along with the Alamo, San Antonio’s famed River Walk “looks like the apocalypse,” said one business owner. Corless blamed the fears over COVID-19 for what’s happened to the same River Walk known for its throngs of tourists and memorable river parades that draws tens of thousands of locals. Desolate photos show San Antonio River Walk, other tourist spots during coronavirus pandemicHis four River Walk restaurants, including Mad Dogs British Pub, are now closed along with dozens of other bars and restaurants. “I guarantee you the Mad Dogs group will return, I guarantee you the River Walk will survive," he said. COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new virus, stands for coronavirus disease 2019.

SAN ANTONIO – Downtown streets that are normally packed with tourists have become deserted as San Antonians and Americans social distance in an effort to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19. Mayor Ron Nirenberg issued "Stay Home, Work Safe” order earlier this month and it runs through mid-April. To see what these streets normally look like, check out these Throwback Thursday segments from KSAT News @ Nine. COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new virus, stands for coronavirus disease 2019. MORE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE FROM KSAT:

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SAN ANTONIO – On the eve of the 184th anniversary of the fall of the Alamo, Lt. Gov. In a statement released Thursday, Patrick criticized current plans to redesign and restore the Alamo and surrounding area. Patrick criticized designs he said he had seen for the plaza and opposed the controversial, planned relocation of the Cenotaph. District 1 Councilman Roberto Trevino, whose district includes Alamo Plaza and who supports its redesign, said the entire plan went through a vigorous and transparent process. 24-25 and will discuss authorizing the dismantling, restoration and relocation of the Cenotaph.

State Rep. Lyle Larson, R-Dist. 122, is urging the Texas Historical Commission to reject a plan to move the Alamo Cenotaph. Larson sent a letter to the members of the commission saying the monument should remain on the Alamo grounds. In his letter, Larson cited a recent decision by the National Park Service to preserve monuments where they stand in the Gettysburg National Military Park. “As with the monuments in Gettysburg Park, it is important to honor those who bravely defended the Alamo by keeping the Cenotaph where it currently stands in Alamo Plaza,” Larson said.