On May 1, 1718, San Antonio de Valero Mission was founded by Franciscan Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares near present-day San Antonio. It was one of the early efforts by Spanish missionaries to convert American tribes to Christianity. This mission would later become the Alamo.Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Texas Parks and Wildlife acquires ...
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