San Antonio

From Rough Riders to outlaws to Chili Queens, It Happened in San Antonio offers a unique look at intriguing people and episodes from the history of San Antonio.Find out what it took to move the historic Fairmount Hotel just six blocks. Learn what happened when a congressman “rolled” into the San Antonio River. And discover what’s been happening at the Alamo since Davy Crockett, James Bowie, and Col. William Barret Travis met their fate.In an easy-to-read style that’s entertaining and informative, author Marilyn Bennett recounts some of the most captivating moments in San Antonio’s past and present. It Happened in San Antonio gives the reader an insiders view of the Alamo City, bringing to life the characters of today and yesterday, from the early Canary Island residents to the ghosts of the Alamo to Fiesta Royalty. The pages reveal thirty compelling stories of intrigue, perseverance, tradition, and the rich cultures from the city rooted in the wild frontier by the waters of the San Antonio River.