The Latest Breaking News from Alamo

Ken Paxton to close Senate campaign with “Come and Take It” bus tour ending at the Alamo

The Republican nominee plans to hit over 30 stops across Texas, concluding with a stop at the Alamo on the eve of Election Day, as he competes in an intensely close Senate race against Democrat James Talarico.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 14

Texas land commissioner 2026: Who is running and what you need to know

The General Land Office oversees investments that earn billions of dollars for public education, manages state lands, operates the Alamo and administers disaster recovery funds and benefits to Texas veterans. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 race and where they stand.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 18

Nearly 190 years after the Battle of the Alamo, archaeologists unearthed cannonballs from both armies, revealing rare physical evidence of the historic 1836 siege and its final exchange of fire

Archaeologists just made an incredible discovery at the Alamo. For the first time, they found two intact cannonballs from the famous 1836 battle. Even better? They have one from each side. One is bronze, fired by Mexican forces. The other is solid iron, shot by Texan defenders. These 190-year-old artifacts…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Texas land commissioner primary: Who is running and what you need to know

The General Land Office oversees investments that earn billions of dollars for public education, manages state lands, operates the Alamo and distributes benefits to Texas veterans. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 2

Elijah Wood Isn't Happy About One Big Change Being Made To Alamo Drafthouse Theaters, And A Lot Of People Agree With Him

Don't upset Master Frodo.

Cinemablend · Jan 21

“The Alamo incident, bat-biting, dove head-biting, snorting ants”: Ozzy Osbourne was at his “wildest” during early days of solo career, says Black Sabbath bandmate Geezer Butler

Butler has penned a moving tribute to the late Prince Of Darkness, who died in July

Metal Hammer · Dec 4, 2025

Former Alamo Trust President Kate Rogers sues over exit

Rogers resigned from her position after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticized a 2023 dissertation in which she asserted the importance of Indigenous people’s history at the Alamo.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 18, 2025

TribCast: Kate Rogers on her ousting from the Alamo Trust

Rogers ran the state’s most beloved historical site until she resigned amid political pressure last month.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 11, 2025

The CEO of the Alamo's historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized her

The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo has resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her and suggested she has views that are not compatible with the Texas shrine's history

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

Alamo Trust president resigns after Dan Patrick calls for her removal

The lieutenant governor has insisted that the Alamo’s story remain focused on the 1836 battle over broader narratives addressing Indigenous people and slavery.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 23, 2025