Yes, indeed.
And it is surprising how strongly some Hispanics feel about this today. I have seen it often. They despise the ComDem Obozo as much as I do.
For non-Texans, the photo in post 23 is the Riverwalk in San Antonio.
The San Antonio river runs through San Antonio, and is lined with fabulous outdoor cafes, hotels and other attractions, including river boat rides through the whole thing.