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How Santikos became San Antonioโs theater chain, and its plans for two new locations
(Images of John L. Santikos and theaters provided by the Santikos company.) Santikos opened the Palace Theater in 1923 and expanded to drive-ins, including the Mission and San Pedro locations in the 1940s. (KSAT)(Images of John L. Santikos and theaters provided by the Santikos company.) (KSAT)(Images of John L. Santikos and theaters provided by the Santikos company.) (KSAT)(Images of John L. Santikos and theaters provided by the Santikos company.)
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Spanish films, iconic performances, desegregation: More interesting facts about SAโs Alameda Theater
SAN ANTONIO โ The Alameda Theater is one of the last symbols of San Antonioโs Golden Age for grand movie palaces. (Images of the historic Alameda Theater.) (Images of the historic Alameda Theater.) (Images of the historic Alameda Theater.) โThe time they went with friends to to enjoy an amazing event, an amazing movie, a performance.
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Throwback Thursday: 'World's Largest Cowboy Boots' at North Star Mall
Throwback Thursday: 'World's Largest Cowboy Boots' at North Star MallPublished: June 17, 2020, 3:50 pmIn this week's Throwback Thursday, we look back at the unique story of the "World's Largest Cowboy Boots" at North Star Mall.
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Throwback Thursday: How Mt. Zion Church impacted Civil Rights in SA; Bible that lasted through fire
Zion First Baptist Church on Martin Luther King Drive has served the San Antonio community and opened its doors to those in need. โThe church was there for a long time until 1924 when they marched from Santos Street to this current location and they built this church,โ said Rev. It continues to serve community members, no matter what race or social status. โWeโre here to do Godโs will and not just to look good or to say, look how long weโve been here,โ said Rev. โWe want people to say, โlook what God is doing.โโThere are generations of families that have walked through the doors and worshipped at Mt.