The Brownsville Affair, or the Brownsville Raid, was a racial incident in 1906 that arose out of tensions between the black soldiers of the 25TH Infantry and the white citizens in Brownsville, Texas. When a white bartender was killed and a police officer wounded by gunshot, townspeople accused the members of the 25TH Infantry Regiment, a unit of Buffalo Soldiers stationed at nearby Fort Brown. Although commanders said the soldiers had been in their barracks all night, evidence was planted … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know Where the 25th Infantry Riot Occurred?
Texas Incapacity Planning
Texas Incapacity Planning from Steve P. Mendel An incapacity plan includes the legal framework necessary to grant one or more people the authority to make decisions for you and/or to manage your property and finances in the event you are unable to do so yourself. Learn more about Texas incapacity planning in this presentation. … [Read more...] about Texas Incapacity Planning
Thought for the Day:
Be the change you wish to see in the world. Mahatma Gandhi … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Google Announces New Estate Planning Account Tool
In today’s digital age, the average person has a number of digital assets that should be incorporated into their estate plan. Of course, the average person doesn’t even realize that he or she owns these digital assets; however, Google has made incorporating a few of those assets into your estate plan very simple. Google recently announced an account tool that is being called the “Inactive Account Manager”. The tool works by allowing the account holder to choose a specific time period that an … [Read more...] about Google Announces New Estate Planning Account Tool
Texas History – Do You Know What Three Major Oil Companies Trace Their Roots to the Spindletop Boom?
Spindletop is a salt dome oil field located in the southern portion of Beaumont, Texas. On January 10, 1901, a well at Spindletop struck oil ("came in"). The new oil field soon produced more than 100,000 barrels of oil per day. Gulf Oil, Texaco, now part of Chevron Corporation, and Mobil were formed to develop production at Spindletop. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What Three Major Oil Companies Trace Their Roots to the Spindletop Boom?
Thought for the Day:
The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. Alice Walker … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
What’s in an Obituary?
We have all read at least one obituary in our lives and many of us have had to write one. Most obituaries follow an unspoken format, but not all. The recent obituary for Mississippi resident Antonia “Toni” Larroux is an example of how an obituary can truly be more than just a somber look back at someone’s life. Toni Larroux died in April of this year. Her obituary, written by her two surviving children, has captured national attention for its tongue-and-cheek approach to what is typically a … [Read more...] about What’s in an Obituary?
Texas History – Do You Know What Texas Town Was Once the Confederate Capital of the State of Missouri?
Marshall, Texas was founded in 1841 as the seat of Harrison County. Marshall quickly became a major city in the state because of its position as a gateway to Texas on several major state coach lines and one of the first railroad lines into Texas. The county had the highest per capita farms and plantations in the south. Local citizens were opposed to the growing wealth and power of the industrial and financial capitalists and centralist tendencies of the Northeast. Consequently, the majority of … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What Texas Town Was Once the Confederate Capital of the State of Missouri?
Thought for the Day:
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone. Audrey Hepburn … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
What Does An Estate Plan in Texas Include?
You have probably been told by more than one well-meaning family member, co-worker, or friend how important it is to create a comprehensive estate plan. If you have yet to take the time to create yours it may be because you don’t have a thorough understanding of what an estate plan in Texas is and what it can do for you and your loved ones. When you think of an estate plan you likely think in terms of a Last Will and Testament. A Will is the foundation of any comprehensive estate plan; … [Read more...] about What Does An Estate Plan in Texas Include?
