Alamo near the top in USA Today’s ‘Best New Attraction’ contest

Alamo near the top in USA Today’s ‘Best New Attraction’ contest

Senior Curator and Historian Ernesto Rodriguez talks to news media at The Alamo’s Ralston Family Collections Center on Feb. 28.  Josie Norris / San Antonio Express-News Nine months after opening, the Alamo’s new collections center is now a contender for the title of “Best New Attraction in America.”  The Alamo Exhibit, a display of some … Read more

San Antonio needs nonstop flights to Washington D.C.

San Antonio needs nonstop flights to Washington D.C.

A passenger waits at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport. The lack of direct flights from San Antonio to Reagan National undercuts the many military missions our region supports. Congress can change this. Susan Walsh, STF / Associated Press Marc Anderson Contributed Every five years, we have the opportunity to secure nonstop service between San Antonio … Read more

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney a possible candidate for Texas A&M job

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney a possible candidate for Texas A&M job

Brent Zwerneman is a staff writer for the Houston Chronicle covering Texas A&M athletics. He can be reached at brent.zwerneman@houstonchronicle.com. He is a graduate of Oak Ridge High School and Sam Houston State University, where he played baseball. Brent is the author of four published books about Texas A&M, three related to A&M athletics. He’s … Read more

Texans and Verizon showcase new 5G tech

Texans and Verizon showcase new 5G tech

Texans and Verizon team up to enhance NRG Stadium experience with new 5G technology NRG and Verizon have teamed up to bring Texans’ fans an enhanced a game-day experience with its new 5G technology. HOUSTON – NRG and Verizon have joined forces to provide Texan fans with an elevated game-day experience through the introduction of their … Read more

Buc-ee’s CEO to be replaced as Texas Parks chairman

Buc-ee’s CEO to be replaced as Texas Parks chairman

Buc-ee’s founder Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, shown in 2019 at the Buc-ee’s in Katy announcing the collaboration of Buc-ee’s with the “Don’t Mess With Texas” program. Craig Moseley/Staff photographer Aplin will be replaced by Jeff Hildebrand, the chair and founder of Hilcorp Energy Company. The Buc-ee’s CEO served as the TPWC chairman for two years until Thursday, … Read more