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Freezing on the streets
In a city lacking stable housing for the homeless, February s record cold exposed the vulnerability and shortage of options for those living in a tent camp under Interstate 37.
Freezing on the streets
In a city lacking stable housing for the homeless, February s record cold exposed the vulnerability and shortage of options for those living in a tent camp under Interstate 37.
March 12, 2020
Under the Interstate 37 overpass on the north side of downtown, Leslie Hester dug through her tent for a washcloth and bottle of water.
Still huddled in her sleeping bag, she poured frigid water onto the cloth to wipe her face. Outside, the air was thick with smoke from a campfire a friend had built with scrap wood. Tears from the smoke pooled in their eyes.
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The $450 million Alamo project is on life support
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A musket volley pierces the morning during the “Dawn at the Alamo” ceremony Saturday morning commemorating the beginning of the siege of the Alamo in 1836.Robin Jerstad /Robin JerstadShow MoreShow Less
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Direct descendant Carolyn Cotton carries the wreath honoring David Crockett during the “Dawn at the Alamo” ceremony Saturday morning commemorating the beginning of the siege of the Alamo in 1836.Robin Jerstad /Robin JerstadShow MoreShow Less
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Ricky Reyes leads a Native American blessing during the ceremony. A plan to “re-imagine” Alamo Plaza has failed. Committees are starting over.Robin Jerstad /Robin JerstadShow MoreShow Less
Ayala: Alamo reset has potential to get plaza project completed
Elaine Ayala Commentary
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The Alamo Plaza redevelopment must tell the complete story of the Alamo, including the role of slavery and the myth-making that followed the famous 1836 battle.William Luther / Staff file photo
After years of stops, starts, setbacks and disappointment, Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s call this week for modifications to the Alamo Plaza redevelopment plan holds enormous potential.
Nirenberg’s “reset” promises to get the besieged project completed.
We can hope.
While the city’s plan is still to improve and expand the historic site, perhaps it might do so more modestly while telling the complete story of the Alamo.