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This audio track introduces the podcast and gives the listener information about the partnership between Amtrak, the National Park Service and the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.

This audio track introduces the podcast and gives the listener information about the partnership between Amtrak, the National Park Service and the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.

This audio track gives the listener important information about the amenities provided on Amtrak trains and general precautions regarding movement around the train and between cars. The listener should also be sure to listen to all announcements given by Amtrak officials.

This audio track gives the listener important information about the amenities provided on Amtrak trains and general precautions regarding movement around the train and between cars. The listener should also be sure to listen to all announcements given by Amtrak officials.

Missions San Jose, San Juan, Concepcion, Espada and San Antonio de Valero were all built in the early 1700's, and are now managed by the National Park Service. In the center of San Antonio today is the most famous of the five missions, San Antonio de Valero, more widely known as The Alamo.

Missions San Jose, San Juan, Concepcion, Espada and San Antonio de Valero were all built in the early 1700's, and are now managed by the National Park Service. In the center of San Antonio today is the most famous of the five missions, San Antonio de Valero, more widely known as The Alamo.

San Antonio is known for its remarkable history, thriving culture, eclectic art community, and vibrant tourism opportunities. Featuring such areas as the Tower of the Americas, River Walk, Alamo Dome, and many award winning restaurants and resorts, the city has become one of the top tourism destinations in the country, drawing visitors from all over the world.

San Antonio is known for its remarkable history, thriving culture, eclectic art community, and vibrant tourism opportunities. Featuring such areas as the Tower of the Americas, River Walk, Alamo Dome, and many award winning restaurants and resorts, the city has become one of the top tourism destinations in the country, drawing visitors from all over the world.

The Mision San Antonio de Valero, now known as the Alamo, was constructed in 1724 and served as a residence for missionaries and Native American converts for almost seventy years...until Spanish officials took over the property and parceled out the land in 1793. By the early 1800's, the Alamo was a station for the Spanish cavalry unit and remained a military base until the Texas Revolution...but by this time it had fallen into disrepair.

The Mision San Antonio de Valero, now known as the Alamo, was constructed in 1724 and served as a residence for missionaries and Native American converts for almost seventy years...until Spanish officials took over the property and parceled out the land in 1793. By the early 1800's, the Alamo was a station for the Spanish cavalry unit and remained a military base until the Texas Revolution...but by this time it had fallen into disrepair.