Created Tuesday, 13 March 2007 10:46

The Fiesta Captital

Written by Randy Watson

What is there in this city that makes it the fiesta capital?

History, culture, fun and excitement abound in this city of the Wild West.

The city of San Antonio started out as an old Spanish mission in the 18th century. That old mission, San Antonio de Valero, became known as the Alamo, where 200 defenders died to the last man defending it from the Mexican Army of General Santa Anna. The chapel of Alamo and the Long Barracks are still standing, right at the heart of downtown San Antonio. It is one of the country\'s top tourist destinations.

Now, the hallowed grounds of the Alamo are a National Historic Landmark.  Visitors can visit the Alamo and stand at…