Alamo Trust CEO Resigns After Texas Lt. Gov. Criticism Sparks Political Controversy

Kate Rogers, CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo, resigned following public criticism from Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, who condemned her academic views as incompatible with the historical narrative of the Alamo. Patrick specifically targeted a doctoral paper Rogers wrote questioning the Texas Legislature's conservative education policies and advocating for a broader, more inclusive historical perspective that includes discussions of race and slavery. This clash highlights the ongoing political tensions surrounding how American history, particularly regarding race and slavery, is taught and portrayed. The Alamo, a highly visited Texas landmark undergoing a major renovation, has become a battleground for cultural and political debates, with officials like Patrick and Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham opposing what they label as "wokeness" in its interpretation. Meanwhile, local officials and Rogers herself have called for keeping politics out of historical education, emphasizing the need for objective and inclusive narratives. The controversy reflects broader national disputes over historical memory and education policies.