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Arts and Culture, Texas

Final Bow?? San Antonio Symphony To Suspend Operations Next Week

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Since the 1880s, the citizens of San Antonio and South Texas have demonstrated their love and appreciation for classical, symphonic music.  And since 1939, those artistic endeavors have culminated in the San Antonio Symphony.  But after months of uncertainty and painful negotiations, residents of the Alamo City are receiving some heartbreaking news today.  From Nicholas … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of September 21st

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The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes everyone a happy and balanced equinox as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff stands with Ahmed. Socratic Gadfly turns a bit of a skeptical eye to European panic over the "refugee crisis" and provides some critical analysis of how it's being handled. Libby Shaw at Texas … Continue Reading ››
Texas

Alamo, San Antonio Missions Become 1st World Heritage Site in Texas

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Last week was an big one for the city of San Antonio, and for Texas History.  Already of special importance to the Lone Star State, the Alamo and the original San Antonio missions have all been designated as official UNESCO World Heritage sites.  They are the first such landmarks to earn that designation in … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

San Antonio’s Interim Mayor To Run for Full Term

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San Antonio Mayor Ivy R. Taylor is really liking her new job.  So much so, that she wants to keep it.  The Interim Mayor despite being appointed last July in part because she promised not to seek the position, has had a change of mind.  Here's more from Josh Baugh of the San Antonio … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of October 28th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance says VOTE VOTE VOTE as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff published an index to all his interviews and judicial Q&As for the 2014 cycle. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and Daily Kos is not going to be quiet about the blatantly discriminatory Voter Photo … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Remember Sussudio: Phil Collins Donates Alamo Treasures To Texas

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What do a legendary British pop singer and over 26 million proud Lone Star State dwellers have in common?  A deep love of a defining moment in Texas History. From the Houston Chronicle (via the AP), check out what happened this week in San-- San Antonio!
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Remember the Alamo? Continue Reading ››
Music Musings

Music Musings: Sebastien De La Cruz’s National Anthem

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As a singer, I can confess that it's an honor to sing the National Anthem at any public event. But imagine having to get up and sing on camera, at the NBA Finals in front of Tens of Millions of viewers? The pressure of that situation is enough most adult professional singers, much … Continue Reading ››