In 1901, Texas drillers hit a tremendous strike at Spindletop near Beaumont. The well brought... [Read more...]
Thought for the Day:
Success isn't a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire. Arnold H.... [Read more...]
You Can’t Leave Property You Are Not Supposed to Own
We have previously discussed that any property that you own can be left to your... [Read more...]
Texas History – What was the First National Park Created in Texas?
Big Bend National Park, located in Brewster County, became the first national park created in... [Read more...]
Texas History – What was the First Official State Park in Texas?
In 1916, Isabella Neff, mother of later governor Pat Neff, donated to the state a... [Read more...]
Special Event:
Four of our Mendel Law Firm team joined 10,000+ runners this past Sunday, January 19,... [Read more...]
Avoiding Trust Mistakes
It is very easy to make mistakes with your estate plan that are not discovered... [Read more...]
Texas History – What is the Largest Port in Texas Based on Tonnage Handled?
Houston. Based on tonnage handled in 2005, Houston is the largest with 211,666,000 tons. The... [Read more...]
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Leona Helmsley (1920-2007) - Hotelier, Real Estate Investor Leona Helmsley was an American businesswoman known... [Read more...]
Leaving Your Passwords
We have talked before about the importance of making sure that your digital assets are... [Read more...]
Texas History – What was the First River Authority in Texas?
A constitution adopted in 1917 authorized creation of conservation and reclamation districts, now known as... [Read more...]
