Timeline of San Antonio-Area Town's Explosive Growth

This comprehensive historical overview chronicles San Antonio, Texas, from its indigenous origins and Spanish colonial beginnings in the early 18th century through its explosive growth into a major 21st-century metropolitan area. It highlights key periods of development, including Mexican rule and the Texas Revolution, early U.S. statehood, and significant post-World War II military expansion and economic diversification. The episode also examines modern challenges such as managing rapid urbanization and ensuring sustainable growth, while emphasizing San Antonio's enduring multicultural identity and global recognition.