Deaths of Texans in the military, from service-related causes and the influenza epidemic raging at the time, numbered one nurse and 5,170 men. … [Read more...] about Texas History – How Many Texans Died in World War I?
Thought for the Day:
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. Albert Schweitzer … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Credit Card Debt
Everyone knows that Americans have generally racked up a bunch of credit card debt that needs to be paid at some point. However, many people wonder about what will happen to that credit card debt when they pass away and whether the debt needs to be paid at all if the debtor dies. The answer can actually get very complicated. The bottom line is that when the person who owes the credit card debt passes away, the estate is supposed to pay the debt before distributing any assets to the heirs. … [Read more...] about Credit Card Debt
Texas History – How Many Texans Served in World War I?
Approximately 198,000 volunteers and draftees from Texas served on active military duty during World War I. Many of the men served in the Thirty-Sixth Infantry Division and the Nineteenth Infantry Division. Approximately 450 Texas women served as nurses. … [Read more...] about Texas History – How Many Texans Served in World War I?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Judy Garland (1922-1969) - Actor & Singer Renowned for her contralto voice, Garland attained international stardom through a career that spanned 45 of her 47 years as an actress in musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist and on the concert stage. Respected for her versatility, she received a Juvenile Academy Award and won a Golden Globe Award as well as Grammy Awards and a Special Tony Award. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the remake of A … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Thought for the Day:
Winners never quit and quitters never win. Vince Lombardi … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Welcome To Our New Blog
Welcome to our new website blog. Please check back in a few days for a new blog. Thank you … [Read more...] about Welcome To Our New Blog
Thank the Veterans in Your Life
Veterans Day is one of the most important holidays in America and it is unfortunate that it is not celebrated more than it is. Our veterans deserve our respect and we should take the time honor them on a yearly basis. If you forgot about this last Veterans Day, then I urge you to take the time now to thank the veterans that you know for their service to our country. Without that service, we would not have the freedoms that we enjoy. Ideally, you will do more than just thank the veterans you … [Read more...] about Thank the Veterans in Your Life
Texas History – Where was the U.S. Army Air Corps Formed?
Military aviation began in San Antonio in February 1910 when Lt. Benjamin Foulois arrived in Fort Sam Houston with seventeen (17) crates containing an airplane, accompanied by a number of student mechanics. Foulois, assigned to the aviation section of the U.S. Army Signal Corps, had taken three (3) flying lessons from Wilbur Wright. Because of the winter weather at the Signal Corps facility in College Park, Maryland, flight training was moved to Fort Sam Houston. Foulois had orders to assemble … [Read more...] about Texas History – Where was the U.S. Army Air Corps Formed?
Thought for the Day:
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing. Abraham Lincoln … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
