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Henry Cisneros has the vision and charisma of a born leader. Does it matter that he has the soul of an Aggie?

Dozens of San Antonio residents lined up last fall to share their flooding experiences....

A longtime West Side cafe illustrates the challenges facing many small businesses. UTSA...

Teen Fair The West Side Sound, which blended R&B and Latin influences, for example, was largely captured by Abie Epstein and his studio at 735 North General McMullen Dr. Epstein cut more than 900 45 rpm singles, many of which were recently reissued by Chicago’s influential Numero Group label. While he’s best remembered for his West Side soul releases, the studio owner also had an impact on the city’s garage scene, recording many of its best singles, including releases by the Mind’s Eye, the Argyles, and Robb London and the Rogues. Epstein was a force of nature on the city’s...

Deadly 1921 flood prompted action Here, 51 died; toll was tripled to the north FacebookTwitterEmail 12 1of12Soldiers floated in a boat down St. Mary's Street in September 1921, during flooding, which was a major downtown problem in the early 20th century.Courtesy photo /Arcadia PublishingShow MoreShow Less 2of12The Olmos Dam, built in 1925 in response to the great flood of 1921, was strengthened in 2010.Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-NewsShow MoreShow Less 3of12Mesquite block paving on Navarro Street between the river and College Street floated up during the 1921 flood.San An...