EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 25 MIN
San Antonio During The Texas Revolution
from Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast · host The Alamo
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 117: San Antonio During The Texas RevolutionIn a frontier town like San Antonio de Bexar, a framework of ordinances helped maintain law and order. In the run-up to the Revolution, those ordinances kept the town organized - even with Mexican troops marching toward it. We reveal how San Antonio’s government functioned, how key players in the Alamo story fit into the town structure, and why understanding all this helps inform the historic events that soon unfolded. Featuring the Alamo's Exhibit Developer and historian Dr. David Carlson.Explore the Bexar Archives: https://digitalcollections.briscoecenter.org/bexarExplore the San Antonio Municipal Archives: https://webapp9.sanantonio.gov/ArchSearch_mod/Default.aspxSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 117: San Antonio During The Texas Revolution In a frontier town like San Antonio de Bexar, a framework of ordinances helped maintain law and order. In the run-up to the Revolution, those ordinances kept the town organized - even with Mexican troops marching toward it. We reveal how San Antonio’s government functioned, how key players in the Alamo story fit into the town structure, and why understanding all this helps inform the hist...
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