Alamo Trust CEO Kate Rogers Resigns Amid State Leaders' Historical Narrative Dispute

Kate Rogers resigned as president and CEO of the Alamo Trust after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick publicly called for her removal, citing concerns over her 2023 doctoral dissertation which advocated for a broader narrative of the Alamo's history, including Indigenous history and the legacy of slavery, contrasting with the traditional focus on the 1836 battle. The controversy escalated following a social media post from the Alamo acknowledging Indigenous Peoples' Day, which drew criticism from state officials and was subsequently removed. Rogers' departure marks a significant shift in the stewardship of the Alamo, with a new state-controlled commission taking direct oversight of the ongoing $550 million redevelopment project, including a new museum and visitor center scheduled to open in 2027. The change places the project more directly under the influence of Lt. Gov. Patrick, Gov. Greg Abbott, and Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, reflecting a more conservative approach to how the Alamo's history is presented. Local leaders, including San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai, criticized the political interference, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive historical narrative. Former Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade has been named as Rogers' successor, signaling a new era for the Alamo Trust amid ongoing debates over historical interpretation and state influence.