Sonny Bono (1935-1998) - Recording Artist/Record Producer/Politician Sonny Bono began his music career at Specialty Records where his song "Things You Do to Me" was recorded by Sam Cooke. He went on to work for the record producer Phil Spector in the early 1960s as a promotion man and percussionist. He received commercial success with his then-wife Cher, as part of the singing duo Sonny and Cher. Bono wrote, arranged, and produced a number of hit records with singles like "I Got You Babe" and … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
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Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them. Lady Bird Johnson … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Texas History – Do You Know What Was the “Runaway Scrape”?
The "Runaway Scrape" was a term used to describe the rush of families moving eastward to Louisiana in the spring of 1836 after hearing horror stories of the Mexican atrocities at San Antonio, San Patricio, Agua Dulce, Refugio, and Goliad. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What Was the “Runaway Scrape”?
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George Washington (1732-1799) - 1ST President of the United States (1789-1797) George Washington is known for his greatness as a general and as the nation’s first President. He was very disappointed when two different political parties were developing at the end of his first term. Much to the nation’s disappointment Washington did not run for a third term. In addition to serving as our first president, he was a successful leader in the fight for independence from Great Britain, the first person … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Texas History – Do You Know How Many Texans Died in the Goliad Massacre?
On Palm Sunday, March 27, 1836, the imprisoned Texans at Goliad arose at dawn, fell into three ranks, and marched off in different directions under guard. The men assumed they were being sent off for work details. At a given signal, the Mexican soldiers opened fire at the sitting and kneeling prisoners. The Mexicans then killed the sick and wounded, which included Colonel Fannin, but spared others who had not directly taken up arms against Mexico. In total, 342 Texans were slaughtered in cold … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know How Many Texans Died in the Goliad Massacre?
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Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) - 34TH President of the United States, 1953-1961 Prior to his presidency, Eisenhower was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II, and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe. He had the responsibility of planning and supervising the invasion of North Africa in 1942-43, and the successful invasion of France and Germany in 1944-45. In 1951, he became the first supreme commander of NATO. Eisenhower defeated Adlai … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
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Charm is the ability to make someone else think that both of you are pretty wonderful. Kathleen Winsor … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Texas History – Do You Know the Date the Texas Declaration of Independence Was Adopted?
The Texas Declaration of Independence was adopted following a unanimous vote from the delegates on March 2, 1836. Fifty-nine (59) delegates eventually signed the document. They, along with three (3) people delayed by security circumstances, represented all of settled Texas. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know the Date the Texas Declaration of Independence Was Adopted?
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Revolve your world around others, and others will revolve around you. Anonymous … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Texas History – Do You Know What is the Oldest Artifact in the State Capitol of Texas?
The restored remains of the original 1835 San Jacinto flag is the oldest artifact in the state capitol of Texas. It hangs behind the Speaker’s desk in the House Chamber. The flag features a female figure holding a sword over which is draped a sash or ribbon bearing the slogan "Liberty or Death." … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What is the Oldest Artifact in the State Capitol of Texas?
