As a result of Empresario Grants (which were discussed last week), the Peters Company settled a total of 1,787 families, widows with children, and single men on land in Texas. In return, the company received certificates for 1,088,000 acres within the grant’s boundaries. … [Read more...] about Texas History – How Many Settlers did the Peters Company Bring to Texas from 1841 to 1848?
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Texas History – What was the Law that Successfully Brought Settlers to Texas?
On February 4, 1841, the Texas Congress approved a special measure entitled "A Law Granting Land to Immigrants." It authorized the president of the Republic to sign a contract, commonly referred to as an Empresario Grant, with William S. Peters and associates for a tract of land in North Texas. Historian Seymour V. Connor asserted that this law "was the most important single act of the Republic." … [Read more...] about Texas History – What was the Law that Successfully Brought Settlers to Texas?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) - Physicist, Mathematician, Astronomer & Philosopher In 1609, Galileo invented the first telescope, which continues to influence how the world views science and how science views the world and the universe. Today’s telescopes have led to the discovery of at least 100 billion galaxies in the universe. Another great influence by Galileo is his published view concerning the Copernican and Ptolemaic systems - that the earth went around the sun and that the sun went … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
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You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. C. S. Lewis … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Divorce and Previously Drafted Wills in Texas
As a domicile of Texas, you may be able to rely on the state’s probate laws to a limited extent should you divorce. Almost all estate planning lawyers will recommend periodic reviews of estate planning documents. Your estate planning attorney will most likely ask you to review your estate plan during or after important life-changing events. One of these events is divorce. At least one time after your divorce, you should sit down with your estate planning attorney to review your estate plan. … [Read more...] about Divorce and Previously Drafted Wills in Texas
Texas History – Do You Know Who Designed the “Lone Star” flag of Texas?
Johanna Troutman is given official credit for designing the "Lone Star" flag of Texas, although there were several flags bearing the lone star used in various Texas battles. Mrs. Troutman, however, is referred to as the Betsy Ross of Texas. The Lone Star flag was approved in 1839. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know Who Designed the “Lone Star” flag of Texas?
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Congratulations to Steve Mendel on his recent trip to Snowmass, CO, where he enjoyed an afternoon of skiing with his son, Kyle Mendel. … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Texas History – How Many Counties Were in the Republic of Texas In 1836?
Twenty-three (23). In October 1836, the Texas Congress created twenty-three (23) counties based on the municipalities in existence at the time of Texas independence. As the population increased, the Republic of Texas Congress created new counties in order for the people to be better served. During the next few years, the Texas Congress divided counties with large land areas to place a county seat closer to existing communities. By 1845, Texas had a total of thirty-six (36) counties.1 Today there … [Read more...] about Texas History – How Many Counties Were in the Republic of Texas In 1836?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Sam Walton (1918-1992) - Businessman & Entrepreneur Sam Walton was the founder of the Wal-Mart and Sam’s Cub retail chains which are located throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, South Korea, China, and Puerto Rico. Walton’s management style was popular with employees and some of his basic management concepts are still in use today. After taking the company public in 1970, Walton introduced his "profit-sharing plan," which was a plan for Wal-Mart employees to … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
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Congratulations to Kyle Mendel, a cellist with the Symphony in the Valley, based in Glenwood Springs, Co, on his and the Orchestra’s December performance in Rifle, CO. … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
