District 1 Councilman Roberto Treviño, who’s been the face of the Alamo project, reflects on the process and the Texas Historical Commission’s decision to deny the Cenotaph relocation.
Alamo Plaza
Alamo church reopens today for the first time since March
Alamo officials announced a new timed-ticket system, which will allow visitors to practice social distancing while inside the church.
Nightly downtown, Alamo Plaza curfew in place through Sunday
In response to the potential for more unrest, city officials have announced a nightly curfew for downtown and Alamo Plaza through Sunday.
City announces Alamo Plaza closure every night through Sunday
The City of San Antonio announced Alamo Plaza will be closed every night this week, from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., through Sunday.
Historic Woolworth, Crockett buildings still standing in conservation society’s Alamo Plaza proposal
The San Antonio Conversation Society on Tuesday released its own plan for an Alamo museum that would incorporate the historic Woolworth and Crockett buildings, rather than raze them, which remains an option.
Alamo Plaza attractions owner wants more focus placed on entertainment district
The attractions and some tourist-centric businesses near the Alamo were told they’d eventually have to move to make way for the $450 million plaza master plan. Some are frustrated because they still don’t know where they’re going.
The Alamo remembered at dawn
More than 200 people, many of whom were direct descendants of the garrison that defended the Alamo in 1836, gathered in front of the Cradle of Texas Liberty Wednesday morning for the annual Dawn at the Alamo ceremony.
Coalition fights to preserve landmark Woolworth building
The newly-formed Woolworth Coalition wants the former dime store, and its historical significance as the first lunch counter to peacefully desegregate in 1960, preserved, and not demolished for the 1836 battle.
People deliver mini Christmas trees to Alamo Plaza in protest
For the second year, as the 50-foot H-E-B Christmas tree towered over Travis Park, downtowner Steve Monreal inspired much smaller versions to pop up at Alamo Plaza.
H-E-B Christmas tree’s home is Travis Park—for now
City officials, including District 1 Councilman Roberto Treviño, say it’s too early to plan future Alamo Plaza traditions and programming, and that includes the Christmas tree lighting celebration.