Approximately 8,000 Texans served during the conflict, which was a greater number than provided by any other state in proportion to population. Even the Texas governor, J. Pinckney Henderson, went to war when he took a leave of absence from his office to command a division. … [Read more...] about Texas History – How Many Texans Served in the U.S. Military During the U.S. – Mexican War?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Henry Heinz (1844-1919) - Founder H. J. Heinz Company In February 1876, Henry Heinz joined his brother John and cousin Frederick and launched the F. & J. Heinz Company. By 1888, Heinz had bought out his partners, renamed the company H.J. Heinz, established a relationship with retailers in England, and began construction of a factory on the Allegheny River. His benevolent management style made H.J. Heinz company a pioneer in labor relations. Workers were treated well and afforded comforts … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Thought for the Day:
The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good people to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it. Theodore Roosevelt … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Protect Yourself From Elder Abuse
There are crimes that make you silently shake your head, like minor traffic violations. There are other crimes that make you wonder what this world is coming to, like elderly abuse. A recent case out of New York is one of the latter. Michael Ostrowski was appointed to be the guardian of his grandfather who has dementia. This is rather ordinary and happens in Probate Courts every day. What is not ordinary is what Ostrowski did with that guardianship. He used it to steal approximately $300,000 of … [Read more...] about Protect Yourself From Elder Abuse
Texas History – Name Two Unique Features of the Battle of Palo Alto?
The Battle of Palo Alto, the first battle of the Mexican War, had two unique features. On May 8, 1846, twelve miles northeast of Brownsville, United States General Zachary Taylor’s 2,228 men defeated a Mexican force of twice as many men. The battle was the first time in the Americas that the U.S. had used lightweight mobile artillery. Another unique feature was that the battle brought together three future presidents. Taylor became U.S. President in 1848. In his command was a young lieutenant, … [Read more...] about Texas History – Name Two Unique Features of the Battle of Palo Alto?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
William Holden (1918-1981) - Actor William Holden was one of the most popular and well known movie stars of all time. His career took off in 1950 when Billy Wilder tapped him to star in Sunset Boulevard, for which Holden earned his first Best Actor Oscar nomination. Following this breakthrough film, he starred in Stalag 17, which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. In 1974, he starred in the critically acclaimed disaster film The Towering Inferno, which was one of the highest grossing … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Thought for the Day:
It takes less work to succeed than fail. W. Clement Stone … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
New IRS Regulations on Charitable Bequests
New IRS regulations make leaving money to charity in a Will or Trust a little bit more complicated. The Will or Trust now needs to detail the source of the money that is to be used for charitable purposes. To qualify as non-taxable, that income source must have an independent economic effect, which basically means that the contribution cannot merely be to avoid paying income tax on the money. The reason for the new rule is because of Charitable Lead Trusts. These are instruments that people … [Read more...] about New IRS Regulations on Charitable Bequests
Texas History – How Long did the U.S. – Mexican War Last?
Twenty (20) months. The U.S. - Mexican War lasted from May 13, 1846, until the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on February 2, 1848. … [Read more...] about Texas History – How Long did the U.S. – Mexican War Last?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Ryan White (1971-1990) - Advocate for AIDS Research & Public Education Ryan White courageously fought AIDS-related discrimination when he was denied access to school after he was diagnosed with HIV contracted through a blood transfusion. He went on to become the national spokesman for AIDS research and public education. Congress passed AIDS legislation called the Ryan White Care Act, which sought funding to improve availability of care for low income, uninsured and under-insured victims … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
