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In the 1940's, '50's, and 60's...the street term for the Bexar County Jail was San Quilmas. If someone was in the Bexar County Jail for any infraction...e.g., driving while intoxicated (DWI), non-payment of child support, moving violations, and most other non-felony charges, they were considered to be in San Quilmas. If someone asked about someone's whereabouts and they happen to be in the downtown jail, they were said to be in San Quilmas. It's a way of being discreet about someone's legal situation. The name carried over and has been used to refer to the City of San Antonio as well. My father and uncles used the term freely back in the day. Today, the youth of San Quilmas probably have never heard of the term nor know its origins.
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What is the very famous Spanish mission named San Antonio de Valero in San Antonio Texas called today?
The Alamo
The town with the Alamo is now called what?
The Alamo is in San Antonio, Texas.
In what Texas city is the Alamo?
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
Where is the Alamo located?
It is found in modern day San Antonio, Texas, USA (specifically, in 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205).The Battle of the Alamo was on February 23rd 1836 and saw many of the famous cowboys such as James Bowie (inventor of the Bowie knife) it was a battle against Mexico.San Antonio, Texas...I learned that a couple of weeks ago in Social Studies class. And something interesting that Ozzie Ozbourne did to it..(shudder!)
What city was the Alamo located?
San Antonio, Texas
Why is san antonio called san quilmas?
In the 1940's, '50's, and 60's...the street term for the Bexar County Jail was San Quilmas. If someone was in the Bexar County Jail for any infraction...e.g., driving while intoxicated (DWI), non-payment of child support, moving violations, and most other non-felony charges, they were considered to be in San Quilmas. If someone asked about someone's whereabouts and they happen to be in the downtown jail, they were said to be in San Quilmas. It's a way of being discreet about someone's legal situation. The name carried over and has been used to refer to the City of San Antonio as well. My father and uncles used the term freely back in the day. Today, the youth of San Quilmas probably have never heard of the term nor know its origins.
Where does George Strait live now?
North of San Antonio gated community called Dominion
Why is The University of Texas at San Antonio called the College of Architecture?
The institution is not called the College of Architecture. The UTSA College of Architecture is one of the component colleges of the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Where austin mahone was born?
San Antonio Texas
Where does JC Caylen lives?
San Antonio, Texas
Is San Antonio northeastern part of Texas?
San Antonio, Texas is in South-central Texas.
Is San Antonio in California?
San Antonio is in Texas.
The town with the Alamo is now called what?
The Alamo is in San Antonio, Texas.
What is the very famous Spanish mission named San Antonio de Valero in San Antonio Texas called today?
The Alamo
What is the population in San Antonio Texas in 2007?
The population of San Antonio, Texas in 2007 was 1.324 million people. The current population of San Antonio, Texas is 1,382,951.
What state is San Antonio in?
San Antonio is in the state of Texas.
What is the cities is nearest to San Antonio?
The nearest city to San Antonio, Texas is the city of Kirby, Texas. It is an enclave of San Antonio and is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
