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UTSA gets OK from state to demolish Institute of Texan Cultures
Read full article: UTSA gets OK from state to demolish Institute of Texan CulturesThe University of Texas at San Antonio is set to demolish the downtown Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC) building and move it to a temporary home in late 2025.
Fort Martin Scott to join the Texas Historical Commission
Read full article: Fort Martin Scott to join the Texas Historical CommissionThe first frontier military post in Texas is now being recognized as the stateโs 39th historic site by the Texas Historical Commission (THC), according to a press release.
State board approves historic listing for Institute of Texan Cultures structure
Read full article: State board approves historic listing for Institute of Texan Cultures structureThe Texas Historical Commissionโs State Board of Review on Saturday unanimously approved listing the Institute of Texan Cultures on the National Register of Historic Places.
A battle over who gets to tell Texas history is brewing into a war over the state historical associationโs future
Read full article: A battle over who gets to tell Texas history is brewing into a war over the state historical associationโs futureTexas State Historical Association members canโt agree on the makeup of the groupโs board. And Executive Director J.P. Bryan, a descendant of Stephen F. Austin, is suing.
State commission approves Brackenridge Park permits to cut down 48 trees
Read full article: State commission approves Brackenridge Park permits to cut down 48 treesThe Texas Historical Commission on Tuesday voted to approve permits related to the Brackenridge Park Bond Project to remove 48 trees and relocate 19 others.
Brackenridge Park bond project opponents hope state commission will โstop the chopโ
Read full article: Brackenridge Park bond project opponents hope state commission will โstop the chopโOpponents of a bond project to fix up Brackenridge Park hope a state commission could force the city to change course.
Aging state vehicle fleet fuels tens of millions in new money requests by agencies
Read full article: Aging state vehicle fleet fuels tens of millions in new money requests by agenciesMany state-owned vehicles are aging past the standards for replacement. Early budget drafts signal that lawmakers are considering funding some $237.6 million in requests for new ones.
Texas land commissioner candidates compete to oversee Alamo and disaster relief funds
Read full article: Texas land commissioner candidates compete to oversee Alamo and disaster relief fundsLand Commissioner George P. Bush is stepping down to run for attorney general. Four Democrats and eight Republicans are seeking their partiesโ nominations for the office.
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Texas Historical Commission blocks effort to move Cenotaph
Read full article: Texas Historical Commission blocks effort to move CenotaphSAN ANTONIO โ The Texas Historical Commission blocked a controversial plan to move the Cenotaph following a marathon meeting Tuesday night. โUnfortunately, after tonightโs disappointing vote to deny the restoration and relocation of the Cenotaph, the Alamo Master Plan remains a plan without a project. Following the permitโs 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.
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Texas Historical Commission rejects idea to relocate Alamo Cenotaph
Read full article: Texas Historical Commission rejects idea to relocate Alamo CenotaphSAN ANTONIO โ BREAKING NEWS UPDATE:By a 12-2 vote, the Texas Historical Commission voted down the idea of moving the Alamo Cenotaph. ORIGINAL STORY:A decision on the relocation of the Alamo Cenotaph is expected to reach a vote as the modern-day battle over the plaza renovation rages on. The Texas Historical Commission on Tuesday is expected to discuss and vote on the empty tomb honoring the Alamo Defenders. Opponents of the Alamo Master Plan have continued to fire shots at the redesign, specifically Lt. Gov. 122, have argued the relocation of the cenotaph would be too far from the Alamo Mission building.
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Rep. Lyle Larson asks historical commission to reject plan to move Alamo Cenotaph
Read full article: Rep. Lyle Larson asks historical commission to reject plan to move Alamo CenotaphState Rep. Lyle Larson, R-Dist. 122, is urging the Texas Historical Commission to reject a plan to move the Alamo Cenotaph. Larson sent a letter to the members of the commission saying the monument should remain on the Alamo grounds. In his letter, Larson cited a recent decision by the National Park Service to preserve monuments where they stand in the Gettysburg National Military Park. โAs with the monuments in Gettysburg Park, it is important to honor those who bravely defended the Alamo by keeping the Cenotaph where it currently stands in Alamo Plaza,โ Larson said.