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Texas History – When did the First German Settlement Occur in Texas?

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1831. Among the Europeans seeking homes in Texas, the greatest number came from Germany. The initial settlement in 1831 was at Industry in Austin County. In 1844, the Adelsverein, also known as the Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas, acquired controlling interest in the Fisher-Miller Grant in the Texas Hill Country. The company established communities at New Braunfels and Fredericksburg and further west. … [Read more...] about Texas History – When did the First German Settlement Occur in Texas?

Steve Mendel – Texas Ironman — The Journey.

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To Family, Friends & Clients: For those of you who saw my post this past Saturday, I promised you a second installment on my fitness journey in the world of endurance events.  This is that second installment, and I hope it inspires you to join me on the swims, bike rides, and jogging trails of a triathlon event.  You won't regret it. My true journey began in the Fall of 2012, when I made the decision that I was going to complete what is called a full Ironman (IM) triathlon.  I chose an … [Read more...] about Steve Mendel – Texas Ironman — The Journey.

Steve Mendel Completes an Ironman 70.3 (Half-Ironman) – The Beginning of a Greater Journey.

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To Family, Friends & Clients: Many of you have privately followed my developing interest in endurance events.  You know, jogging half-marathons (13.1 miles), jogging full marathons (26.2 miles), and MS-150 cycling rides, which are really closer to 175 miles.  How I came to start doing these events is a story in and of itself, and beyond the scope of today's blog.  Suffice it to say, however, that I never knew how much fun fitness could be, and so at the urging of several folks, I thought … [Read more...] about Steve Mendel Completes an Ironman 70.3 (Half-Ironman) – The Beginning of a Greater Journey.

Texas History – What was the Deciding Factor in the Battle of Walker’s Creek?

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The Battle of Walker’s Creek on June 8, 1844, was perhaps the first major encounter by the Texas Rangers with Comanche Indians. The Texas Rangers were outnumbered five to one. Yet, the Texas Rangers use of the Paterson Colt Model, a .36-caliber five-shot revolving pistol with a trigger that disappeared into the frame, proved decisive. The Rangers pursued the Comanches with remarkable results as they fired five shots with deadly accuracy from each changeable cylinder while riding on horseback. … [Read more...] about Texas History – What was the Deciding Factor in the Battle of Walker’s Creek?

Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

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Todd Beamer (1968-2001) - Hero/Passenger on United Flight 93 on 9/11 Todd Beamer was part of the group of passengers on United Airlines flight 93 who took control of the plane from the 9/11 hijackers and prevented what would have become the fourth attack on September 11TH. The plane ultimately crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. We honor Mr. Beamer and his fellow passengers for their courage in the face of certain death. They are clearly Legacy Champs for the many lives they … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

Texas History – What was the Killough Massacre?

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The Killough Massacre was the bloodiest Indian attack in East Texas. On October 5, 1838, Indians attacked and killed eighteen (18) members of the extended Killough family who farmed in present-day northwestern Cherokee County, an area within the proposed Indian land grant. It is not known whether the attackers were Cherokees or Kickapoos or other Indians, but due to the Mexican agent Vincent Cordova’s influence, the Cherokees received the brunt of the criticism. … [Read more...] about Texas History – What was the Killough Massacre?