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- Country: USA
- State: Texas
- County: Bexar
- Mayor: Julian Castro
- Population (Greater SA Area): 2,031,445 (July 1, 2008)
- Founded: 1691US Cities Online: San Antonio
- Time zone: CST
- Area code: +210, +830
- Nicknames: Alamo City, River City, 2-1-0, Countdown City
- Average temperature: 68-95F (Seasonal Range)
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San Antonio, Texas, is a city on the San Antonio river in south central Texas. The city was founded by Father Antonio Olivares in 1718, at the site of a small Native American community called Yanaguana. Today it is a mecca for music and history lovers, known as the location of the Battle of the Alamo.Legends of America: San Antonio - A Mecca For History Buffs
On May 15, 2009, the U.S. Air Force named San Antonio as the center for its new cyber command central, the 24th Air Force, creating up to 400 new jobs.Business Journal: Air Force taps S.A. for Cyber Command (May 15, 2009)
24th Air Force
The 24th Air Force command will be sited at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, have up to $1 billion budget and create up to 400 military and civilian jobs with a payroll of $40-45 million once fully funded.Business Journal: Air Force taps S.A. for Cyber Command (May 15, 2009)Attractions
San Antonio is full of tourist attractions such as The Alamo (the location of the Battle of the Alamo, in which a small number of Texan soldiers tried to defend the fort from the Mexican army), a Six Flags theme park, and SeaWorld. One of the most popular areas of the city is the River Walk, which runs along the San Antonio River and is one of the cultural centers of San Antonio, attracting tourists and residents to its live music performances, annual festivals, and countless shops and restaurants. Tourism in San Antonio is one of the biggest contributors to the city's economy.Some events that take place each year in San Antonio include Shakespeare in the Park, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, a 10 day festival called "Fiesta," and their New Year's Eve "Celebrate San Antonio" event.
San Antonio's only top-level pro sports team, the San Antonio Spurs, won the NBA championship in 2007, 2005, 2003, and 1999.
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If planning a trip, please see San Antonio Vacation, San Antonio Hotels, San Antonio Restaurants, and San Antonio Tours.-
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San Antonio Recent News
- Business Journal: Air Force taps S.A. for Cyber Command (May 15, 2009)
- Houston Chronicle: San Antonio selected for new cyber security unit (May 14, 2009)
- My San Antonio: [http://www.mysanantonio.com/military/45051917.html
- San Antonio to get Air Force cyber command] (May 15, 2009)
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San Antonio Weather
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Current ConditionsSan Antonio, TX as of Sun, 15 Nov 2009 9:32 pm CST
Mostly Cloudy
68°F(20°C)Barometer: 29.96 steady Humidity: 88% Visibility: 6 mi Wind: 0 mph Sunrise: 6:57 am Sunset: 5:39 pm -
Today's Forecast
Isolated Thunderstorms/WindHigh: 77°F (25°C)
Low: 58°F (14°C) -
Tomorrow's Forecast
Mostly Sunny/WindHigh: 69°F (20°C)
Low: 42°F (5°C)
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