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In the 1940's, '50's, and 60's...the street term for the Bexar County Jail was San Quilmas. If someone was in the Bexar County Jail for any infraction...e.g., driving while intoxicated (DWI), non-payment of child support, moving violations, and most other non-felony charges, they were considered to be in San Quilmas. If someone asked about someone's whereabouts and they happen to be in the downtown jail, they were said to be in San Quilmas. It's a way of being discreet about someone's legal situation. The name carried over and has been used to refer to the City of San Antonio as well. My father and uncles used the term freely back in the day. Today, the youth of San Quilmas probably have never heard of the term nor know its origins.
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Why is san antonio Texas called San Quilmas?
In the 1940's, '50's, and 60's...the street term for the Bexar County Jail was San Quilmas. If someone was in the Bexar County Jail for any infraction...e.g., driving while intoxicated (DWI), non-payment of child support, moving violations, and most other non-felony charges, they were considered to be in San Quilmas. If someone asked about someone's whereabouts and they happen to be in the downtown jail, they were said to be in San Quilmas. It's a way of being discreet about someone's legal situation. The name carried over and has been used to refer to the City of San Antonio as well. My father and uncles used the term freely back in the day. Today, the youth of San Quilmas probably have never heard of the term nor know its origins.
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North of San Antonio gated community called Dominion
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The US dollar.
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Texans?
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The Alamo
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San Antonio Rose
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