02.16.2024

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Remember the Alamo

The Travis Letter returns to the Alamo

Fun fact — the “Alamo” is thought to have been named after a cottonwood tree. | Photo by Eric Francis via Unsplash

How could you ever forget the Alamo? The site of the former mission + church turned World Heritage Site is welcoming back a familiar object, The Travis Letter. This is the first time the letter will return to it’s original site since 2013. On the heels of the Alamo’s 300th anniversary, let’s explore the origins of the letter and what to know about the exhibit.

✉️ What’s the Travis Letter?

Let’s travel back to the Texas Revolution. During the siege of the Alamo on February 24, 1836, the Texas Army was surrounded by the Mexican Army lead by Santa Anna. Running out of options, William B. Travis (a 26-year-old commander at the Alamo), penned this famous letter pleading for assistance + aid for the roughly 150 defenders there. Travis ended the letter with “Victory or Death.”

The letter was taken to the town of Gonzales by Captain Albert Martin, and on March 1, 1836, help arrived which included 32 men from the town. By the 13th day of siege (March 6, 1836), the Battle of the Alamo began and lasted for about 90 minutes. By daybreak, the battle was over and the men of the Alamo had perished.

Fun fact: John G. Davidson, Travis’s great-grandson, sold the letter for $85 in 1893 to the Texas State Library and Archives.

🖼️ Exhibit info

Ready to experience this famous letter in person? Plan to make a trip out to the Alamo starting Friday, Feb. 23. to view Travis’s letter. Currently on loan from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, visitors can view this piece of history inside the Ralston Family Collections Center through Sunday, March 24. The best part? The exhibit is free and open to the public. Plan your visit today.

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Which famous figure was not at the siege of the Alamo?

A. William B. Travis
B. Sam Houston
C. David Crockett
D. James Bowie

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Events

Friday, Feb. 16

Kick-Off with Chronic Cellars | Friday, Feb. 16 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Dignowity Meats, 1701 E. Houston St., San Antonio | $53.98-$58.60 | Explore the world of wine with Wandering Wine Co. featuring unlimited wine tastings + pours, food, and connecting with fellow wine enthusiasts.
Black Violin | Friday, Feb. 16 | 8 p.m. | The Espee, 1174 E. Commerce St., San Antonio | $38 | Watch a live performance by the two-time Grammy-nominated Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus’s fusion of classical sounds and hip-hop beats.
Baldemar with Ston and Animal Mood | Friday, Feb. 16 | 8-11:30 p.m. | The Starlighter, 1910 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio | $10 | Come listen to live music by these three artists at this all-ages event.

Saturday, Feb. 17

Fruit Tree Adoption and Plant Sale | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Gardopia Gardens, 619 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio | Free | Shop from seasonal produce as well as pick up a free fruit tree for the first 100 people.
Warehouse Sale | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Real Fashion Boutique, 529 TX 46, Unit B02, Boerne | Free | Elevate your style with 60% off clothing from The Iron Humming Bird and check out its in-house hat bar.
Brooks & Dunn | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 12:00 p.m. | Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Pkwy., San Antonio | $100-$750 | Catch the PRCA Rodeo and stay for an afternoon country music performance by this Grammy Award-winning duo.

Sunday, Feb. 18

Yoga Sunday | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 10-11 a.m. | The Good King, 1127 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Bring your own mat and start your day with a morning flow followed by brunch and mimosas for purchase afterwards.
Cookie and Beer Pairing | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 2 p.m. | Weathered Souls Brewing Co., 606 Embassy Oaks, Ste. 500, San Antonio | $20 | Delight your tastebuds by enjoying four sweet cookies and a beer flight together led by Marcus.
San Antonio Brahmas Kickoff | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 2-4 p.m. | Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio | Free | Listen to a live Q&A from the UFL Head of Football Operations + Brahmas Head Coach, shop from local vendors, enter giveaways, and enjoy kids activities.

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News Notes

Announced

P.F. Roberts’ grocery store that once stood at 301 Victoria St. will receive a Texas Historic Landmark status. Roberts was loaned $2,000 in 1896 by Frost Bank founder to start the business. Come by its plaque unveiling on Thursday, February 22, at 1:30 p.m. with a ceremony to follow at 610 Indianola St.

Giveaway

J.M. Sucker’s Co. + the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo are giving away two tickets to see Chris Young on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Frost Bank Center. To enter, follow the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo on Instagram and tag who you’d bring in the comments of this post.

Number

$30 million. That’s how much the San Antonio International Airport received in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration over the past 31 days. How are the funds being spent? $18 million will go towards the new terminal opening in 2028, and $12 million is for Terminal A’s electrical upgrades.

Coming Soon

Co-owners Phanie Diaz + Jamie Hoppe are opening a new concept called the The Rah! Rah! Room. The space at 6322 San Pedro Ave. will double as a music venue and bar. There is currently not an opening date but the spot plans to open later this year. (MySA)

Jobs

Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels is looking to hire 2,000 people for it’s 2024 season. The waterpark is running its annual recruitment campaign beginning tomorrow through Saturday Feb. 24, to fill positions including lifeguards, park services, and food + beverage. Apply online today.

Outdoor

The Witte Museum is offering a guided tour of ancient rock-art murals during it 28th annual Rock Art Rendezvous. Guests can enjoy exploration of nine rock art sites, demonstrations by the education team, camping at the White Shaman Preserve, and moon gazing with the McDonald Observatory. Tickets start at $150.

Theater

The Wonder Theater announced its final production of the season called “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The musical tells the story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers, and the coat of many colors. Snag season tickets, including this production in November, starting tomorrow.

Sports

Four-star quarterback Antwann Hill Jr. was previously committed to Colorado but has decommitted, and now Texas A&M + Florida are in the hunt to recruit this player. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the fighting Texas A&M Aggies with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

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Concert

🎤 “Dance the night away”

Jennifer Lopez cancels “This Is Me…Now The Tour” including San Antonio stop

Snag your ticket to JLO’s tour stop in the Alamo City. | Photo by Norman Jean Roy

Don’t be fooled by the rocks that she’s got. Jennifer Lopez (JLO) announced she is bringing her “This Is Me…Now The Tour” to the Frost Bank Center this summer on Friday, July 5 — making the Alamo City one of the 30+ city stops on the tour. This is the first time in five years the Latina singer/songwriter is touring after her previous “It’s My Party: The Live Celebration” Tour that grossed almost $50 million, and also included a sold out San Antonio show.

What can you except from the tour? JLO plans on performing a number of her chart-breaking hits and songs off her new album, “This Is Me...Now.” Mark your calendars and set a reminder because general tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. Maybe she’ll bring Ben Afflick and Dunkin’ Donuts with her?

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Answered

Have you voted in a Primary Election?

SATXtoday: Maverick Library — The Maverick Library at 8700 Mystic Park is one of 41 voting locations in the Alamo City for the March Primary Election.
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Earlier this week, we asked you if you voted in Primary Elections and here’s what y’all said: 88% vote every chance they get, 8% have voted but it’s been awhile, 2% will vote for the first time in a Primary Election, and 2% do not vote in these elections.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

When was the last time y’all visited the Alamo? The last time I was there, it was for a Fiesta event last April and unfortunately it got rained out. I’m looking forward to checking out the Travis Letter and the new Ralston Family Collections Center.

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