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San Antonio City Council discusses uncertain future of Alamo Plan
Read full article: San Antonio City Council discusses uncertain future of Alamo PlanSAN ANTONIO – With the Cenotaph relocation apparently off the table, San Antonio City Council members discussed options forward for the $400 million Alamo Plan. With the monument’s relocation a “crucial” part of the overall plan, city staff members say plans or timelines need to be changed. “We’re going to have to redo redesign because that Cenotaph is not moving,” City Manager Erik Walsh told council members. In its entirety, the Alamo Plan includes repairs to original structures, a redesign of the plaza and a museum. Following the nearly two-hour public discussion, council members spent close to another hour in a closed executive session but took no official action.
Texas Historical Commission blocks effort to move Cenotaph
Read full article: Texas Historical Commission blocks effort to move CenotaphSAN ANTONIO – The Texas Historical Commission blocked a controversial plan to move the Cenotaph following a marathon meeting Tuesday night. “Unfortunately, after tonight’s disappointing vote to deny the restoration and relocation of the Cenotaph, the Alamo Master Plan remains a plan without a project. Following the permit’s rejection, Trevino told reporters the plan had gone through many boards and commissions. For opponents of moving the Cenotaph, the vote was a reason to celebrate. Dan Patrick, a high-profile opponent of moving the Cenotaph, told the commissioners the state could pay for the entire project, provided the plan be adjusted to leave the Cenotaph in place.
Dozens gather in protest against the Alamo Master Plan
Read full article: Dozens gather in protest against the Alamo Master PlanSAN ANTONIO – Groups of protesters rallied at the Alamo Saturday afternoon against a plan to relocate the Alamo Cenotaph. The Alamo Master Plan, proposed by the state, calls for the cenotaph to be moved 500 feet south of where it is now. Those who oppose the plan said it interferes with the Alamo's history. The cenotaph was first built in 1939 as a memorial to those who fought during the Battle of the Alamo. Patrick says Alamo Master Plan ‘badly off track,’ citing plaza design, Cenotaph relocation
Alamo will be defended during protests, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush Tweets
Read full article: Alamo will be defended during protests, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush TweetsSAN ANTONIO Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush gave a stern warning to protesters threatening on descending on the Alamo. Jeb Bush and nephew of former President George W. Bush, Tweeted on Saturday evening. My message to the protestors is simple: Dont mess with The Alamo.Dont mess with the Alamo. pic.twitter.com/oqDM8wUOrT George P. Bush (@georgepbush) June 13, 2020No riots or violence were reported following Saturdays protest. Also on Saturday, groups of protesters rallied at the Alamo against a plan to relocate the Alamo Cenotaph.