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Defending the Alamo

Tom — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:01:57 +0000

It’s one of the most famous buildings at the center of one of the most famous battles in history. A site of a defeat that became the rallying cry for the fight for independence…

A Tennessee Congressman at the Alamo

Tom — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:01:25 +0000

James Bowie and William Barrett Travis are two of the famous names to defend the Alamo. Perhaps the most well known of those inside the walls on March 6, 1836 was a former congressman from Tennessee…

Mission San Antonio de Valero

Tom — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:01:37 +0000

Today we head to Mission San Antonio de Valero. Most people believe they have never heard of the place, but it’s safe to wager just about every American will know what we are talking about…

The Buckhorn Saloon

Tom — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:01:37 +0000

When people can’t pay cash for items they want, they may try to barter. That’s what this saloon did; what they received became a bigger attraction than the drinks they served…

The National Cattlemens Beef Association’s MBA Program

Tom — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:01:40 +0000

Many universities provide MBA degrees, but the one you can get from this organization will cost you nothing and perhaps be more practical for life…