Marcus Wilder is a Native Texan, a long-time San Antonian who loves his city. Marcus is author of four books. He is a traveler, a horseman, a rifleman, curious about everything. His website is www.NaiveAbroad.com.
By Marcus WilderDriving the expressway is about the biggest gamble I take, but if you are into blackjack or cranking slot machine handles relief is within reach. The Texas branch of the Kickapoo [I didn't make...
By Marcus Wilder
A downtown San Antonio hospital with a religious name has a ghost floor in its old building.
One floor of the old building is used for record storage. No one has reason to...
By Marcus Wilder
Every San Antonio hospital has at least one ghost. Most are nurses. Most of these wear white uniforms with little starched white caps and white stockings with seams.
It is not rare for...
By Marcus Wilder When Texas seceded from the Union, 15% of the Union Army was stationed in Texas - 2,100 men. In December 1860, Union commander, Gen. David Twiggs, wrote three times to his commander, Gen...
By Marcus Wilder Hunting season in South Texas is here again. Lucky hunters harvest trophies. Women are enthusiastic participants. These films and photographs were shot on the famous Novillo ranch, a scientifically managed low-fence cattle...
By Marcus Wilder The first comic opera battle of the War of 1848 was fought in Main Plaza in San Antonio. Casualties were a Mexican bugler, the Mexican general’s horse, and some chickens. Rumors reached San...
By Marcus Wilder Anchoring one end of the Southtown arts and entertainment district is Blue Star Art Complex, an industrial site converted to art galleries and artists’ lofts with a micro-brewery in the parking lot. Art...
By Marcus Wilder Three events stand out among the several music events this weekend. The Beethoven Band plays a Gartenkonzert this weekend in the beer garden of Beethoven Hall a block off South Alamo in the Southtown district...
By Marcus Wilder Summer heat has broken. It is time again to visit one of America’s best zoos. The San Antonio Zoo was a pioneer in exhibiting animals in natural surroundings. The Barless Bear Terraces and...