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Downtown San Antonio,TX is the site of San Antonio's three oldest Spanish settlements, this area includes the Alamo and other historic sites, along with the River Walk, the Alamodome, the convention center, the Rivercenter Mall, and many high-rise hotels, restaurants, and shops. |
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Brazoria County, Texas has more species of birds than any other comparable area in North America. |
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The San Antonio Mud Festival is held the first Saturday of January. The festival involves draining the Riverwalk canal, lugging out all the garbage, fixing the pumps and refilling the Riverwalk with water. There is live music, dancing and food in conjunction with the event. |
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