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Texas History – What was the “Lost Battalion”?

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One unit of the Thirty-Sixth Infantry Division, the Second Battalion of the 131ST Field Artillery, comprised of young men from farms and small towns in north-central Texas, became known as the "Lost Battalion" when it dropped out of sight for more than a year after its capture by Japanese forces in Java in early 1942. The Japanese compelled the survivors and other Allied prisoners of war to build a railway in the Burma-Thailand jungle in 1942-43, including the famous bridge on the River Kwai, … [Read more...] about Texas History – What was the “Lost Battalion”?

Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

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Nelson Rockefeller (1908-1979) - 41ST Vice President of the United States; 49TH Governor of New York Rockefeller, a Republican, was politically moderate with the exception of the extremely harsh drug laws he supported. As Governor of New York from 1959 to 1973, his achievements included the expansion of the State University of New York, efforts to protect the environment, the building of the Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza in Albany, increased facilities and personnel for medical care, … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

OOH-DNR Orders in Texas: Part 1 of 3

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Also known as “Do Not Resuscitate” Orders, DNRs allow you to order doctors or other hospital personnel to withhold treatment in certain situations. Talk to our office about making a DNR Order a part of your estate planning documents. Texas recognizes In-Hospital DNRs and Out-of-Hospital DNRs. Although similar, Out-of-Hospital DNR Orders direct nonhospital staff, including emergency medical personnel. Typically, emergency medical personnel refer to paramedics and hospital emergency room … [Read more...] about OOH-DNR Orders in Texas: Part 1 of 3

Texas History – How Many Texas Men Served in World War II?

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Approximately 750,000 Texans served in the U.S. armed forces. Approximately 75 percent served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force, with 25 percent in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Approximately 23,000 Texans died while serving in World War II. … [Read more...] about Texas History – How Many Texas Men Served in World War II?

Be Thankful:

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Be Thankful that you don't already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to. Be thankful when you don't know everything, for it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times, during those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes, they will … [Read more...] about Be Thankful:

Your College Kid’s Junk

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Our last post was about what can happen if your college bound child gets into an accident and is incapacitated. We told you that you should get a Health Care Power of Attorney and a General Durable Power of Attorney ahead of time, so that you, or someone else, can handle the child's affairs. That information is worth repeating, but this time we are going to tell you why you might also want to get a Will for your college bound student. No parent wants to think about it, but the truth is that … [Read more...] about Your College Kid’s Junk

Texas History – Do You Know the State Motto of Texas?

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Texans pride themselves in being friendly; thus the state motto, "Friendship." This motto was adopted by the forty-first State Legislature in February 1930. It was probably selected because the name Texas, or Tejas, was the Spanish translation of the Caddo Indian word meaning "friends" or "allies." So Texans' reputation for friendliness comes not only from the attitude of its citizens, but is well grounded in the history of Texas' first inhabitants. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know the State Motto of Texas?

College Accidents

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Did you know that once your child reaches the age of 18, you no longer have the right to make their health care and financial decisions? You probably do know that, but have you thought about what that means when your children go off to college? Generally, it means that for the first time in their lives, college bound students are entirely responsible for themselves. Sure, parents can still send money, but the students can legally decide how they want to use it. This new responsibility brings … [Read more...] about College Accidents