Deep in the Heart of San Antonio Land and Life in South Texas

by Miller, Char

• ISBN13: 9781595340078
• ISBN10: 1595340076
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-10-04
• Publisher: Trinity University Press

Summary

Char Miller's essays cover a wide range of South Texas topics, from natural and environmental history to urban development to San Antonio's future. Miller uses simple subjects—the First Friday Art Walks in South Town, for example—as a springboard for a deeper discussion of urban city planning and an elusive future of sensible growth and diversity. Moving farther afield, he examines the water wars between the U.S. and Mexico, a quarry turned upscale shopping center, and San Antonio's curious attempts to brand itself as a health resort.

Author Biography

Char Miller is professor of history and director of the urban studies program at Trinity University.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW
Best-Laid Plans	3	(15)
Torch Song	18	(5)
Concrete Ends	23	(5)
Shell Game	28	(9)
A GOOD EARTH
For the Birds	37	(5)
Rio Grande Blues	42	(5)
Going Coastal	47	(5)
Grazing Rules	52	(9)
WATERMARKS
Flood of Memories	61	(6)
Wash Out	67	(4)
Water Torture	71	(10)
Running Dry	81	(18)
CONSTRUCTION ZONE
Neighborhood Watch	99	(13)
Edifice Complex	112	(5)
Housing Project	117	(14)
POLITICAL TEMPER
Republican Sheik	131	(5)
Hill Country Nazis	136	(6)
Lone Star	142	(9)
FUTURE TENSE
Breathe Uneasy	151	(6)
Tourism, Inc.	157	(16)
Holy Grail	173