Alamo Across Texas Author:Jill Stover On the Lavaca River in Texas, there once lived an alligator named Alamo. Life along the river suited Alamo perfectly, filled as it was with plenty of water, lots of tasty fish, and a fine shade tree -- until one year there came a drought. No more water. No more fish. No more shade. So Alamo sets off down the trail to find a new home. Full color.