If there's one thing San Antonio is known for, it's the Alamo. Once a Franciscan mission, it was here that 189 Texans fought and lost their lives in 1836 during a 13-day siege by Mexican ruler ...

The historic Alamo Church is being restored and preserved for future generations of Texans.(Courtesy: The Alamo Trust, Inc.) Texas’ most iconic historic site is getting more than a facelift.