Alamo Village News

A reliable country hitmaker for much of the '70s, Johnny Rodriguez was born in Sabinal, TX, in 1951, growing up 90 miles from the Mexican border.

The entry titled "Your A-List: Best Movie Theater." Categories Archives By michael barnes Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 06:45 PM Well, the four winners tell you something right away.

Here in Austin it seems that just about everyone who's not a student can't make rent and buy more than a Lone Star or two in the same month.

Without even trying to read about the upcoming film In the Loop , we've run across what feels like dozens of mentions of it in the press.

This weekend is shaping up to be a humdinger of a hommage to that most iconic of all American icons - " the cowboy.

For decades, tourists have been able to visit the movie set where John Wayne held off Mexican soldiers in the movie "The Alamo," but the Alamo Village in Bracketville is now closed.

Shadows fall on the ground at Alamo Village near Brackettville, where John Wayne starred in 'The Alamo,' which came out in 1960.

As always, Fanfare Friday at Threadgill's featured a variety of music -- but there was a common thread among all performers on this day -- the impact and influence Michael Jackson had on music.

Virginia Shahan, widow of rancher Happy Shahan, who owned the movie set called Alamo Village, has died at 93, the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Survived by: Two daughters, Jamie Shahan Rains of Brackenridge; Tulisha Shahan Wardlaw of Brackettville; a son, James Tullis Shahan II of Brackettville; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services: A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Brackettville.

If you look in the dictionary under "Kickin' Ass and Takin' Names"...well, there won't be anything there.

Hey folks, Harry here , and if you've been reading my twitter - you'd know I was seeing some of Robert Zemeckis' A CHRISTMAS CAROL this morning.

If you are looking for a vacation spot that offers not only fun and great weather, but history as well, then plan a trip to San Antonio, Texas.