Land Office Parts Ways With Alamo Managers
The Texas General Land Office on Thursday fired the longtime managers of the Alamo, abruptly severing ties with the Daughters of the Republic of Texas dating back to the 19th century.
In a letter to the women's lineage organization, Land Commissioner George P. Bush said the end of the relationship is effective July 10, citing 10 contractual violations including failing to maintain the fiscal and physical health of the state-owned monument.
"The Alamo has always had the same owner — the people of Texas. And so to meet the ever-increasing operational needs of the Alamo, the GLO has determined to change its day-to-day management from the DRT and move in a new direction," Bush said in a joint statement with DRT President Ellen McCaffrey.
"Together we will create a bigger, brighter future for this Texas shrine," Bush added.
Read more: http://www.texastribune.org/2015/03/12/land-office-parts-ways-longtime-alamo-managers/
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Alamo Shakeup Turns to Search for New Managers
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I don't trust any bush with our special stuff.
...it will be a Cuban company instead. 
