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Alamo CEO Resigns Amidst Criticism from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

The CEO of the Alamo's historic site resigned after facing criticism from top Texas Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick regarding her questioning of the GOP-controlled Legislature's education policies.

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Head of the Alamo's historic site resigns after top Texas Republican criticized her views
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CEO of the Alamo's historic site has resigned after a top Republican criticized her
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The CEO of the Alamo's historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized her
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  • The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo's historic site resigned following criticism from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a prominent Republican state official.
  • Lt. Gov. Patrick criticized the CEO for questioning the education policies and conservative agenda of the GOP-controlled Texas Legislature from 2023.
  • The legislative agenda included controversial bills designed to restrict the teaching of race and slavery in history courses within the state.
  • This resignation occurs as the Alamo undergoes a significant $400 million renovation, with a new museum and visitor center slated to open in 2027.
  • Despite the site attracting over 1.6 million visitors annually, the CEO's departure underscores political tensions surrounding the historic landmark's management.
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Center-leaning sources appear neutral in their coverage of the Alamo CEO's resignation. They present a balanced account of the conflict between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Kate Rogers, detailing both sides' arguments and providing essential context regarding the broader debate over historical narratives. The reporting avoids loaded language and attributes opinions clearly, allowing readers to form their own conclusions.

"It became evident through recent events that it was time for me to move on."

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Patrick criticized Rogers for writings he found incompatible with the traditional focus on the 1836 battle of the Alamo, particularly regarding her broader narrative approach that included Indigenous history and slavery.

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The Alamo Trust posted a message on social media recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day, which sparked significant backlash and criticism from officials like Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham.

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Hope Andrade, former Texas Secretary of State, was appointed as the new president and CEO of the Alamo Trust following Rogers' resignation.

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