History of the Alamo The Alamo, originally known as the Mission San Antonio de Valero, has roots that stretch back to the early 18th century. Established by Spanish missionaries, it served as a hub ...

If there's one thing San Antonio is known for, it's the Alamo. Once a Franciscan mission, it was here that 189 Texans fought and lost their lives in 1836 during a 13-day siege by Mexican ruler ...

San Antonio Zoo renovations have solved a long-standing mystery about the Alamo and its origins. The zoo confirmed the exact quarry that provided the limestone used to build the Alamo over 300 ...

It turns out that the very stones used to build the Alamo came from the San Antonio Zoo. Alamo officials on Thursday confirmed that limestone from a historic quarry that once existed at the zoo ...

What should I know about this firm? Alamo Advisors, Lp is a national financial advisory firm headquartered in San Antonio, TX. The firm has $3.5 billion under management and employs 3.The firm ...

SAN ANTONIO — On the 189th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, even more history was announced related to the iconic landmark. To stream 12NewsNow on your phone, you need the 12NewsNow app.