Alamo Bowl eying teams higher up the ladder Aug 26, 2009
TORENCE WHITE / SAN ANTONIO BUSINESS JOURNAL Derrick Fox and Rick Hill of the Alamo Bowl say the organization is chasing new conference pacts ... There are no guarantees that the Alamo Bowl will close on a deal with the Pac-10 and move up the bowl ladder ... The Alamo Bowl currently has conference affiliation agreements with the Big Ten and Big 12. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Making Sense Of The Blackwater Connection Aug 22, 2009
Blackwater worked for the CIA at its station in Kabul as well as in Shkin, along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, where they operated out of a mud fortress known as the Alamo. It was the beginning of a long relationship between Blackwater, Prince and the C 00004000 IA.. (CBS News)
Citi Trends opens in North Highlands Aug 21, 2009
The shopping center is owned by the Alamo Group, a redevelopment specialist in Contra Costa County. This is the first Northern California location for Savannah, Ga. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
New Pac-10 Commissioner Larry Scott Visits UW Aug 19, 2009
Recent newspaper reports have linked the conference with the Alamo Bowl, which comes with an increased payout for the participating teams. "The economic issues are hugely important these days," Scott said. (Gohuskies.com)
The Cougar Lounge - The Casino Insurance Burden Aug 17, 2009
The Lounge clientele is split on this one but comfortably favoring keeping the Holiday as the #2 bowl primarily due to the fact that it is actually on the West Coast where all conference members reside as well as the travel and numerous other advantages the Pac-10 team's opponent would have in the Alamo Bowl. The Alamo Bowl snake oil salesmen are offering 650,000 more goats than the Holiday people but those goats have to be shared amongst the conference members and that only works out to 65,000... (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Major reshuffling of bowl tie-ins begins Aug 14, 2009
For The Big Ten, the Gator Bowl would replace the Alamo Bowl, which has hosted a Big Ten team every year since 1995 ... According to the Seattle Times report, the Alamo Bowl agreed to pay the Big 12 and Pac-10 $3 million per team, up from $2 ... The Alamo Bowl, traditionally played in prime time the last week of December, is moving to Jan. 2 this year because it falls on a Saturday night, but CEO Derrick Fox said Thursday that no plans have been set for future game dates. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Big 10 Bowl Reshuffling? Aug 14, 2009
The Alamo Bowl is out, the Gator Bowl is in ... On Tuesday, the Seattle Times reported that the Alamo Bowl was close to reaching an agreement between the Big Ten and Pac 10, upgrading its payout and becoming the #3 pick for Big 12 teams ... When Iowa plays in that game, which when you look at Iowas bowl history and the number of times it has played in the Alamo, this is a likely destination for Iowa on a semi-regular basis just applying historical average finishes, the Hawkeyes will be a... (HawkeyeNation.com)
Weekly Wildcat Watch Aug 10, 2009
Well, what if you played four patsies in your nonconference and then you only won half your conference games and so you get to go play in the Alamo Bowl and everyone says you're a great team ... Or you could say it's pretty weak that he so blatantly talks about the Cats by mentioning the Alamo Bowl and Towson while still failing to call out NU by name. (PurpleWildcats.com)
Stephens College announces 2009-2010 performing arts season schedule Aug 5, 2009
The Ladies at the Alamo Theatre have it all and more. See all the shenanigans come to life when Dede Cooper returns from a brief vacation to find her world topsy-turvy. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Area Calendar 08/02/09 Aug 2, 2009
Book Showers for Literacy of McLean book drive; today until Aug.14; drop-off sites: The Alamo II, Babbitt's Books, Children's Discovery Museum, The Garlic Press and Normal Public Library; sponsor: Bloomington-Normal Jaycees and Uptown Normal Business Association; books for toddler-age children through young adults. Teen summer reading program closing party; 6:30 p.m. Bloomington Public Library; movie: "Twilight.". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Breakaway Group Has Different Vision For Alamos Future Jul 26, 2009
SAN ANTONIO (July 24, 2009)The Daughters of the Republic of Texas say theyre doing just fine maintaining the Alamo despite a call from two members and the shrines former director for a better financial plan. The organization has never operated the Alamo in the red, but former director David Stewart wants the Alamo run more like a modern museum, with national accreditation and a business plan ... The Alamo receives no state funding and offers free admission. (KWTX.com, TX)
Alamo Movie Set In Bracketville Closes Jul 8, 2009
BRACKETVILLE (July 7, 2009)--For decades, tourists were 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 ... The movie inspired a generation of would-be cowboys and cemented in people's imaginations an outsized image of the Alamo that dwarfs the real thing in downtown San Antonio. (KWTX.com, TX)
New on DVD: 'My Dinner with Andre' Jun 26, 2009
Back story: The key event is a concert in Austin's Zilker Park, certainly an interesting venue for Mick, Keith and others not likely to remember the Alamo, 80 or so miles away. Brown Sugar and Honky Tonk Women are here, for sure, but Jagger also sings Bob Wills Is Still the King. (USA Today -- Life)
Back to the future Jun 25, 2009
According to Adam Rocha, Sundance has nothing on the Alamo City when it comes to aspiring independent film fun. Rocha, executive director of the San Antonio Film Festival taking place June 25-28, says that this will be one of the most exciting yet, with an increased depth of screenings and prizes awarded. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
A stroke of genius Jun 4, 2009
Chief McManus, who arrived in the Alamo City in April 2006, takes an open approach to communications about the Police Department. He regularly acts as SAPD spokesperson on the scene in crisis situations and is readily available to communicate about safety concerns and procedures. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Writer list for WOW is notable May 29, 2009
In 2000, Knopf published his novel The Gates of the Alamo, which became a New York Times bestseller and notable book, and which received a number of awards, including the TCU Texas Book Award, the Western Heritage Award from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, and the Spur Award for the Best Novel of the West. In April 2006, Knopf published Challenger Park, a novel about a woman astronaut torn between her responsibilities as a mother and her dreams of flying in space. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
VARIETY Review... May 22, 2009
Tarantino eschews a traditional score in favor of a crazy stew of source music, ranging eclectically from Dimitri Tiomkin's "The Green Leaves of Summer" from "The Alamo" and some Mike Curb motorcycle movie music to eight selections from the Ennio Morricone library. Basterd Eli Roth shot the black-and-white battle footage from the "Nation's Pride" film-within-a-film, which features glimpses of original "Inglorious Bastards" star Bo Swenson. (The Drudge Report)
Your Friends & Losers May 12, 2009
Jason Patric's other credits include Speed 2: Cruise Control, In the Valley of Elah, The Alamo, Your Friends bors, Rush, After Dark, My Sweet,, and Sleepers. Reviews. (IGN FilmForce)
Northwestern's DE Wootten happy out of spotlight May 6, 2009
But he suffered a knee injury in the Alamo Bowl loss to , which shelved any NFL plans. Before the injury, at least one NFL scout projected Wootton possibly going late in the first round. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
The One Thing May 2, 2009
Honestly, if I wasn't covering the tea parties I don't know if would have gone to the Alamo on April 15. I would talk to my friends and family and yell at the TV some more, but I don't take to the streets. (Fox News)
Reporter Blog: College Football Playoff Hearing May 2, 2009
Derrick Fox, Swofford's teammate in the backfield, the CEO of the Alamo Bowl added his two cents from the witness table. Fox argued, "There are additional opportunities for teams." He added, each year revenues goes up -- and he said the "money goes back to the schools.". (KIRO TV, WA)
Hispanic marketing in limelight Apr 30, 2009
The Alamo City will soon be showing why it s gaining a reputation as the Madison Avenue of Hispanic Marketing when SAVisi;n presents the Showcase of San Antonio s Hispanic Ad Agencies. SAVisi;n serves as the Hispanic arm of the (AMA). (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
People Profile--McAdams relishes role of ‘marketing’ Washington County Apr 28, 2009
Four days later, the Alamo (in San Antonio) fell to Santa Anna ... She certainly enjoys sharing growing up memories from times back in the Alamo City with parents, siblings and friends; and a new niece Avalon, age one, beloved daughter of brother Jay and wife Karen, is a special blessing back in the direction of her original home. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Check out rep picks to see this weekend Apr 17, 2009
Cinemapocalypse The eclectic programmers at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, Texas, are spending the weekend in San Francisco, with a double feature Saturday night at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts ("Mister Scarface," a 1976 Italian gangster film starring Jack Palance; and 1983's "Chained Heat," a women's prison movie starring Linda Blair and Sybil Danning) and Sunday quadruple feature at the Castro co-hosted by Midnite for Maniacs, capped by "Lady Terminator" (1988). 7 p.m. Sat. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Government spending, taxes protested in Lodi (7) Apr 17, 2009
This video was shot at the Alamo in San Antonio, TX and you can see there were quite a few there as well. In the video, H.R. 1207 is brought up. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Furniture retailer taps Blue Clover Apr 14, 2009
It has 11 locations in Texas, including four in the Alamo City. What we really like about Blue Clover is they are a truly multi-cultural firm, says Furniture Factory Warehouse Operating Manager Rick Rennhack. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Celebrate! It's Spring Festival Season Apr 13, 2009
Texas likes to do things big, and the 11-day , commemorating the battle of the Alamo, boasts over 100 different events, including a parade where people in horse-drawn carriages pelt each other with flowers, a military parade, oyster bakes and carnivals. From April 16 to 26. (Time.com)
SXSW: 'Bruno' hits a nerve Mar 17, 2009
Universal staged a double-header Sunday night, first screening 22 minutes of Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno to two raucous SXSW/Fantastic Fest screenings at the Alamo Drafthouse on Lamar in Austin ... Bruno takes a turn playing a raging heterosexual who stages a wrestling contest: this time a redneck audience is gob-smacked when a gay man climbs into the pen with "Straight Dave." The crowd at the Alamo roared. (Variety)
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The Bruins were outsized and outgunned, and Head Coach Nikki Caldwell must have felt like Davy Crockett watching the Alamo overtaken by brute force. Things began to slip away due mainly to baskets not falling or simply missed badly for UCLA, who shot a miserable 23% in the first half. (UCLA Sports -- Rivals.com)
Alamo Drafthouse founders sue Mar 14, 2009
In a lawsuit filed in late February in Travis County District Court, the Leagues sue: John Martin, president and CEO of Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Ltd., the company that bought the rights to the Alamo brand; the company itself; and several of its partners. The Leagues allege Martin and others mislead the Leagues, who kept a financial stake in the company, about franchise plans and fraudulently lured the Leagues to sell their rights to the Alamo brand. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
LETTER: Illinois should pass concealed carry law Mar 13, 2009
laveau wrote on Mar 11, 2009 2:07 AM:" Several years ago a stranger broke into my home and a female family member was attacked and beaten. The criminal was never caught or identified. Fortunately, if he was carrying a gun it wasn't used. I am guessing the reason he wasn't carrying a gun was because he didn't have the proper permit? 2 years ago in Chicago, another relative was the victim of a carjacking. The thief DID have a gun, and I am guessing he DIDN'T have the proper permit. Perhaps you... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Want a Peek at Bruno? Mar 11, 2009
The screening will be held March 15th at 11pm at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, Texas. This will be the very first audience anywhere to see footage from the film, so it's a special treat for attendees of the 2009 SXSW Film Festival and Fantastic Fest. (IGN FilmForce)
Today in History - March 6 Mar 7, 2009
On March 6, 1836, the Alamo in San Antonio fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege. On this date. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Brad Pitt to brief House speaker Mar 6, 2009
SAN ANTONIO Singer Phil Collins says his new "main thing" is the Alamo. Collins, who said he has "hundreds" of cannonballs, documents and other artifacts from the Alamo, is in San Antonio this week for the anniversary of the March 1836 battle of the Alamo ... The 58-year-old collector says his most prized item is a receipt signed by Alamo commander William Barret Travis for 32 head of cattle to feed the Alamo defenders. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Singer Phil Collins finds new passion in the Alamo Mar 5, 2009
SAN ANTONIO (AP) ; Singer Phil Collins says his new "main thing" is the Alamo. Collins, who said he has "hundreds" of cannonballs, documents and other artifacts from the Alamo, is in San Antonio this week in conjunction with the anniversary of the March 1836 battle of the Alamo ... The collector and history buff's most prized item is a receipt signed by Alamo commander William Barret Travis for 32 head of cattle used to feed the Alamo defenders. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Phish eyes bootleg ban Mar 5, 2009
He remembers "Basically, now I've stopped being Phil Collins the singer. This has become what I do." - Phil Collins, saying his new "main thing" is the Alamo and that he has collected hundreds of cannonballs, documents, and artifacts. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Texans Celebrate 173rd Anniversary Of Independence Mar 1, 2009
Park museum director Houston McGaugh believes those involved in 1836 don't get as much publicity or credit as the more glamorous events at the Alamo and San Jacinto. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Big screen dreams Feb 26, 2009
Artois the Goat will be shown at 1:30 p.m. March 15 at the Alamo Ritz, 5 p.m. March 16 at the Alamo South Lamar and at 7 p.m. March 20 at the Alamo Ritz ... Cloudburst will be shown at 6 p.m. March 15 at the Carver Center and again at 11:30 a.m. March 21 at the Alamo Lamar 2. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
UTSA receives historical papers from prominent San Antonio family Feb 17, 2009
The s Library of Archives and Special Collections has accepted a special donation from the family of Aline Carter, Poet Laureate of Texas and former curator of the Alamo ... A telegram from Clara Driscoll, who in 1903 provided the funds needed to prevent the sale of the Alamo to a hotel firm. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Compadres kick off sizzling February lineup at Heyde Center Friday Feb 13, 2009
Isthmus Newspaper writes This band blew the roof off the Isthmus Jazz Festival with smokin solos, lubricious rhythms, and some of the juiciest horn arrangements north of the Alamo. The popular Vaudeville on the Hill returns from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
MadiSalsa, Compadres appearing in February Feb 10, 2009
This band blew the roof off the Isthmus Jazz Festival with smokin solos, lubricious rhythms, and some of the juiciest horn arrangements north of the Alamo. Isthmus Newspaper, Critics Choice. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Is it time to end Black History Month? Feb 8, 2009
jipsi wrote on Feb 7, 2009 6:49 PM:" When I went to gradeschool (60's, 70's) we learned AMERICAN HISTORY, and that curriculum INCLUDED George Washington Carver, Lincoln's Emancipation act, Frederick Douglass, the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman, even Martin Luther King (in current events), and many others in American history. It was a PART of our AMERICAN history. We didn't call it 'black history', that I remember...We learned about the 1812 War and the Civil War, about Southern plantations... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
'Slumdog Millionaire' is final answer for Bafta Best Film, bookies say Feb 8, 2009
John Wayne, hoping to win awards for his directing and acting in The Alamo, hired a publicist to issue a 183-page press release praising himself as the George Washington of films, storming the celluloid heights for God and country. A banner was strung across Hollywood Boulevard proclaiming The Alamo as the most important motion picture ever made ... The Alamo won one Oscar for sound. (Multichannel News)
