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The travel magazine praised the Alamo City as 'the growing culinary destination in the Lone Star State.'

Alejandro Elias, 53, brings to the table that includes eight years as principal of PSJA Early College High School and other education positions.

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

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school board members voted Monday to solicit proposals for a firm to conduct a forensic audit.

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school board will discuss Monday launching a forensic audit, along with discussion and possible action on the employment contract of Superintendent Jorge Arredondo.

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school board will discuss Monday launching a forensic audit, along with discussion and possible action on the employment contract of Superintendent Jorge Arredondo.

Alamo voters approved two propositions on the ballot Tuesday limiting terms in office for elected officials, and adding administrative language to the fire chief position. Proposition A was approved with 2,677 votes, or 78.16% of the total votes, in favor of the measure. There were 748 votes against the proposition, or 21.84% of the total votes. The other proposition approved by voters Tuesday amended sentences 3 through 6 in the administrative service article of Section 4. The proposition received 973 votes against the proposition, or 28.80% of the total votes.

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.

A 20-year-old Alamo man who fled from authorities after hitting and killing a 46-year-old motorcyclist in 2019 pleaded guilty on Monday and was sentenced to seven years in prison. Carlos Vasquez pleaded guilty to killing Roger Duane Cavazos on July 21, 2019, when he struck Cavazos with his vehicle in the 1300 block of W. Frontage Road, just past North Alamo Road. State District Judge Fernando Mancias sentenced Vasquez to seven years in prison with credit. According to a Texas Department of Transportation crash report, Vasquez was driving a blue 2003 Chevrolet Silverado when he rear ended Cavazos, who was driving a 2006 Yamaha XVZ12 motorcycle. The report said the motorcycle remained lodged under Vasquez’s front bumper for over a block until it fell off.

Last Saturday in downtown San Antonio, passersby might have thought a zombie apocalypse had taken over the city. This migration was none other than the San Antonio Zombie Walk, an annual event that supports local businesses, provides a safe place for the surprisingly numerous zombie-loving community and brings together people of different interests. Known as...

A 59-year-old Alamo man, was sentenced to 25 years in prison after being found guilty on three counts of sexual abuse of a child, the Hidalgo Counry District Attorney’s Office said in a statement Friday. Miguel Angel Chavez appeared in trial earlier this month on charges related to the abuse of a 6-year-old child that continued for eight years. He was sentenced Wednesday by state District Judge Rose Guerra Reyna. He was convicted on three counts that included continous sexual abuse of a child under 14, aggravated sexual assault of a child, and indecency with a child by sexual contact.

The Texas Department of Transportation said in a statement that both the eastbound and westbound lanes of the interstate will be closed at 1 p.m. Monday between Tower Road and Valverde Road in Alamo as investigators reconstruct a recent fatal crash at the location.

Though lesser-known figures, Emily West and Hendrick Arnold played major roles in shaping Texas Revolution history.

Pharr police charged a 21-year-old Alamo man with manslaughter after he allegedly ran a stop sign and then a red light, causing a crash that ultimately killed his passenger. The two-vehicle crash happened near the intersection of North Veterans Boulevard and East Nolana Loop in Pharr about 1:38 a.m. Sept. 25. A witness at the scene told police that Angel Uriostegui, who was driving a white 2022 Nissan Sentra, was traveling south on Veterans Boulevard and disregarded a stop sign before reaching the intersection at East Nolana Loop. At that intersection Uriostegui also ran a red traffic light and crashed into a 2008 Ford Escape, according to the affidavit. Uriostegui was in and out of consciousness when police arrived, and the passenger, 21-year-old Milton Aguero of San Juan, was unresponsive.

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.

Built in 1924, the former Medical Arts Building once housed 50 hospital beds and featured a psychiatric ward.

CPS officials this week said they'll buy 180 megawatts of solar energy from West Texas' Tierra Bonita solar farm,  a facility expected to be completed in 2024.

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

Two academics published an op-ed titled “What the 1836 Project Leaves Out.” But they’re the ones who left out facts inconvenient to their narrative.

Each week, the San Antonio Report shares its most meaningful images as a visual account of the city's ever-evolving landscape.

Phillips Entertainment Inc. shut down three attractions occupying buildings that will become a new Alamo museum and visitors center.

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.

The city of Alamo was awarded a grant of more than $500,000 to help its police and fire departments upgrade their outdated radio equipment.

Do you want to find ways to enjoy San Antonio but you have little to no money in that mangled college bank account? We’ve got you covered. Here are some places and events that cost nothing, plus one that costs just two dollars. The Japanese Tea Garden – A waterfall, a koi pond, gardens and...

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school board approved pay raises and stipends for employees Wednesday.

A man was killed early Thursday morning after he lost control of his motorcycle and was subsequently run over by another vehicle.

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Board of Trustees learned during a committee meeting Wednesday that a prospective $25 million budget deficit for the 2022-23 school year had been reduced to some $8.1 million through financial belt-tightening and increased revenue. “I’m very optimistic — not cautiously — but very optimistic in the upcoming school year for a lot of reasons,” Trustee Jesus “Jesse” Vela said. The district made the most headway in reducing that deficit — $10.27 million — in increased revenues from enrollment and attendance. Wednesday’s meeting indicated there may be some discussion about employee compensation before the budget is put to bed. “If I’ve got money to spend, although in a bare-bone budget, I’m gonna spend it on employees,” Villegas said.

A now former Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district teacher arrested and charged with having an improper relationship with a student two years ago is set to be arraigned Tuesday morning. The alleged victim, one of Garza’s students, managed to get away from him, identified him and then went to sleep in her aunt’s bedroom, a criminal complaint from Garza’s arrest states. A family member reported the incident to police, it says. Garza was previously scheduled to be arraigned in May, but his arraignment was delayed. If convicted of the second-degree felony, Garza could face between two and 20 years in prison.

ALAMO — Rio Grande Valley officials are continuing to provide relief to local residents facing a rising cost of living due to inflation, this time in Alamo where the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department distributed backpacks, school supplies and vaccinations Saturday.

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Estimated visitor spending at San Antonio's missions was up 23% over the previous year, with hotels getting the biggest chunk of that money.

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An Alamo man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly robbed a vape store with a knife and then ran from police. Eric Rodriguez III was caught on surveillance taking money from the cash register at a Vape City in Alamo, authorities said in an arrest affidavit. Police arrived around 8:31 a.m. Sunday at 1451 Duranta Ave. in Alamo in reference to an aggravated robbery. The video showed Rodriguez III entering the store where he then pointed a “large gray knife” at the woman, the affidavit said. Rodriguez III was found at a separate location where he attempted to flee from police on foot, according to the affidavit.

Tap Pilam sought to be included in decisions about human remains at the Alamo, as it claims members are descended from Indigenous people buried there.

Take a look inside Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry's former mansion and envy-worthy estate in Alamo, California. It just went on the market for $9.4 million.

Helmed by chef Justin Ward, formerly of Glass and Plate, Crockett tavern will bring 'an authentic Texas dining and an immersive Alamo experience' to tourists and locals.

The Indigenous group could finally get some closure.

A 17-year-old Alamo teen accused of plotting a school shooting with his co-defendant and two other juveniles failed to have his bond reduced Wednesday morning.

A 29-year-old San Juan man accused of stabbing a woman in broad daylight at a Bealls parking lot in Alamo will pursue an insanity defense, court records indicate.

Hidalgo County sheriff’s investigators are probing the death of a person whose body was found decomposing in rural Alamo on Saturday. When they arrived they found a “decomposed body,” according to a sheriff’s office news release. Authorities are asking anyone with additional information about the case to call the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office at (956) 383-8114. To remain anonymous call the Hidalgo County Crime Stoppers Hotline at (956) 668-8477 or submit anonymously through the smartphone application P3 TIPS. The sheriff’s office said they would provide an update on the case as more information becomes available.

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Texas history has long forgotten Texas Col. Juan Seguin and his Tejanos performing the military funeral service for the burnt ashes of the defenders of the Alamo. To his horror and surprise, Juan came across three piles of burnt ashes; one large pile in front of the Alamo and two smaller piles at the Alameda (east entrance of San Antonio). It would be his sole responsibility to provide a proper funeral service for the fallen defenders of the Alamo. Seguin led the procession back to the Alamo and placed the large pile of ashes into the coffin and repeated the 21-gun salutes. It means the 1973 abortion decision was unconstitutional and that each individual state should make its own laws concerning the issue of abortion.

The Texas Cavaliers Education and Research Center will be within the existing 8,400 feet between the Alamo Hall and the Annex.

Enrique Gonzalez recently set out on a mission to learn more about a fellow Alamo native James Dale Earnest, who was killed in action serving for the U.S. Army in Vietnam, and hoped in doing so he’d earn the fallen soldier recognition from his hometown.

The sticking point for some trustees proved to be those hot spots. Trustee Cynthia Gutierrez said hot spots have not always proven reliable, especially in households with multiple students. Both Gutierrez and Trustee Carlos Villegas suggested that may be a better option than hot spots. Davalos noted that the connectivity funding was in some ways geared toward making hot spot purchases simple, and noted that for federal funding purposes the city’s internet would be unfeasible. The city’s fiber optic network isn’t complete yet, he said, and it could present privacy concerns.

Jay Kleberg, a Democrat running for Texas land commissioner, wants to make the Alamo site a tribute to all the Texans who made history there.

The largest residential solar company in the U.S. raised guidance for Q2 as soaring commodity prices make solar power more attractive.

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.

Officials promise to be careful.

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Revelers lined a new route for Saturday's Flambeau Parade to watch hundreds of floats, Fiesta royalty, marching bands and dignitaries.

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Enrique Gonzalez is seeking information about a fellow Alamo native, James Dale Earnest, who, like himself, piloted helicopters during the Vietnam War. Unlike Gonzalez, however, Earnest did not make it home.

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school board voted to lift its mask mandate Monday, as face covering requirements at local schools become increasingly scarce. Edinburg and Santa Rosa school districts lifted their mandates earlier this year, and The Monitor reported on three districts in the county last semester that either dropped their mandate or didn’t enforce it. “Also the recommendation is for the PSJA ISD superintendent to have the authority to reinstate a mask mandate according to an increase in cases at PSJA ISD, CDC recommendations and local health authority recommendations,” she said. The district will continue to recommend masks, administration said, and will continue to follow other pandemic preventative measures. “And the community needs to be informed.”Arredondo voiced his confidence in communicating the mandate lift.

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A homeowner in rural Alamo shot a man he saw under the homeowner’s vehicle Tuesday, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arrival, deputies found a 26-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the torso. The sheriff’s office says deputies made contact with the homeowner, a 56-year-old man, who investigators say is a victim to a previous burglary. Investigators say the homeowner shot the 26-year-old after confronting him. The investigation is active and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the sheriff’s office at (956) 383-8114.

The Alamo is booked and busy.

It's happening. The Alamo is becoming an NFT.

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.