Having being a former Ranger here, this place is shady and always has been. I can see why they’re bringing in State Troopers but that also results in a questionable outcome for the Rangers currently. The last chief, Mr.Withers was said to be a failed project along with other rangers because the transition from security to law enforcement ultimately failed. The current chief, Gerald Ramirez and the Director of the Alamo, Kate Rogers have also not indicted nor communicated to these Rangers of what their future will be. On this very day August 2nd, 2025, I believe these Rangers will be let go and replaced with TX DPS by the end of this month. I wish these troopers the best of luck in dealing with the follow horrific acts just like I have once witnessed. These acts include public urination, threats from individuals to urinate on the cenotaph or the shrine itself, threats to cross the chain and touch the Alamo, climbers who appear to be heavily intoxicated, individuals who don’t even respect the rules by continuously riding their bike/skateboard through the plaza, and most importantly a terrible leadership from within. I hope this is seen as a lesson to the state because the Alamo security operations have changed continuously from the Daughters of the Republic, General Land Office, Alamo Trust Inc, and now State Troopers. I wish the state would stop ruining the lives and imposing stressors of these rangers who worked so hard to keep a beautifully preserved piece of history protected.
