Alamo Plaza Archives - San Antonio Report

Aerial photograph of Alamo Plaza on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

Business & Development

Alamo Plaza businesses navigate dust and detours amid construction

by Iris Dimmick October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

Portions of Alamo Plaza and its surrounding promenades will be construction zones for at least two more years.

Newly released data from the Texas Workforce Commission shows that medial annual wages in San Antonio fall below the state average.

Business & Development

UTSA considering Alamo-area site for Institute of Texan Cultures

by Shari Biediger October 27, 2023October 30, 2023

City Council approves an ordinance to begin condemnation proceedings to acquire Moses Rose's Hideout, a bar at 516 E. Houston St. owned by Vince Cantu. His property stands in the way of a loading dock for the planned Alamo Museum.

Texas gave Moses Rose’s Hideout $6.75 million to settle eminent domain case

by Iris Dimmick October 25, 2023October 26, 2023

Alamo Trust, the historic site's nonprofit steward, will still need to raise significant funds for the redevelopment as the total cost of the master plan is now at $508 million.

Alamo redevelopment gets $400M boost from Texas Legislature

by Iris Dimmick June 20, 2023June 20, 2023

Vince Cantu owns Moses Rose's Hideout on 516 E. Houston St.

Business & Development

Bar owner plans to fight city’s bid to use eminent domain for Alamo museum

by Shari Biediger January 19, 2023January 23, 2023

Decorative props sit strapped to wooden pallets inside of the Tomb Rider 3D attraction on Thursday. Three attractions along Alamo Plaza – Ripley’s Haunted Adventure, Guinness World Records Museum and Tomb Rider 3D Adventure Ride and Arcade – will vacate the Woolworth and Palace buildings by Oct. 31.

Business & Development

Owner closes Alamo Plaza tourist attractions, opening door for museum’s development

by Shari Biediger September 9, 2022September 13, 2022

People tour the Alamo last summer.

Land commissioner candidate Jay Kleberg weighs in on Alamo redevelopment

by Andrea Drusch May 6, 2022May 6, 2022

Members of the Alamo’s Living History Department fire muskets during an unveiling ceremony of the Palisade Exhibit at the Alamo on Friday.

Palisade Exhibit, cannon replica unveiled in Alamo Plaza

by Iris Dimmick December 17, 2021December 19, 2021

A conceptual rendering of the Alamo museum and visitors center.

Alamo officials pick design firms for museum repurposing Woolworth, Crockett buildings

by Iris Dimmick September 17, 2021September 20, 2021

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick smiles after the groundbreaking ceremony for the Alamo's new exhibition hall and collections building.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledges millions in state funds for Alamo revamp

by Iris Dimmick August 17, 2021August 18, 2021