Reimagined Alamo Plaza Design Ignores 1871 Deed by Enclosing Plaza

Reimagined Alamo Plaza Design Ignores 1871 Deed by Enclosing Plaza

In 1871, the Catholic Bishop of the State of Texas, Claude Marie Dubuis, sold the galera, an Americanism for “shed” referring to the rectangular structure that included the Alamo barracks, south gate, and jail, to the City of San Antonio for $2,500. The deed included...
May 8 hearing to consider Amicus brief on eminent domain

May 8 hearing to consider Amicus brief on eminent domain

Folks in Texas interested in the effects eminent domain might have on farms, ranches and private property in general may want to attend a hearing May 8 in Hondo, Texas, at the Medina County courthouse. The hearing will consider a request by Southwest Gulf Railroad to...