The City of Dallas can take pride in claiming to have the first radio station in Texas and the first radio station west of the Mississippi River. WRR-1310 AM began broadcasting in August 1920. This radio station is still in operation with the call letters WRR FM and can be found at 101.1 FM. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know Where the First Radio Station in Texas Was?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Lucille Désirée Ball (1911-1989) - Actress & Comedian Lucille Ball was and American comedienne, model, film and televison actress, and studio executive. She was the star of the sitcoms I love Lucy, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, The Lucy Show, Here’s Lucy, and Life with Lucy, and was one of the most popular and influential stars in the United States during her lifetime. In 1962, Ball became the first woman to run a major television studio, Desilu, which produced many successful and popular … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Thought for the Day:
Whatever you are, be a good one. Abraham Lincoln … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Power of Attorney Issues
General Durable Powers of Attorney are wonderful to have in place in the event that you become incapacitated. Having this simple document ready to go is far better than having to go through the long and complicated guardianship process so that someone else can handle your financial affairs for you when you are unable to do so. However, a General Durable Power of Attorney is not necessarily a magic solution. Just getting the document is not enough. A General Durable Power of Attorney creates a … [Read more...] about Power of Attorney Issues
Texas History – Do You Know What is the Shortest River in Texas?
The Comal River, only two-and-a-half miles long, rises from a number of large springs in the northwestern part of New Braunfels in Comal County and flows southeast into the Guadalupe River. The name Comal comes from a Spanish word for a flat earthenware pan used to cook maize cakes. The numerous small, flat islands in the river reminded early Spaniards of the pans. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What is the Shortest River in Texas?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
John Adams (1735–1826) – 2ND President of the United States, 1797-1801 John Adams was a founding father, statesman, diplomat, and prominent supporter of America’s independence from Great Britain. He was an advocate for a strong central government and republicanism. Adams assisted Thomas Jefferson in the framing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and was also one of the creators of the Massachusetts Constitution in 1780. During his presidency, he signed the controvertible Alien and … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Thought for the Day:
Peace begins with a smile. Mother Teresa … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Certainty Brings Uncertainty
Certainty in the estate and gift tax laws have brought a new bit of uncertainty to wealthy families. We now know that the estate and gift tax remain unified with a total lifetime exemption of $5.25 million for an individual and $10.5 million for a married couple. Wealthy parents can use the entire amount to gift money to their children tax-free. However, that has caused many people to wonder whether it is a good idea to give that much money to their children. It is important to note that you … [Read more...] about Certainty Brings Uncertainty
Texas History – Do You Know Where One of the Oldest Areas of Human Habitation in North America is in Texas?
According to archaeologists, the site of one of the oldest areas of human habitation in North America is near Lubbock, Texas. Discovered in 1936, the site dates back to the Clovis period some 12,000 years ago. The site is located at Yellow House Draw in northeastern Lubbock County. The draw supposedly was named for Indian cave dwellings in the yellowish bluffs at Yellow House Lake. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know Where One of the Oldest Areas of Human Habitation in North America is in Texas?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
George Best (1946-2005) - Professional Football Player George Best was a Northern Irish professional footballer (soccer) who played as winger for Manchester United and the Northern Ireland national team. In 1968, he won the European Cup with United, and was named the European Footballer of the Year, and FWA Footballer of the Year. He also is described by the national team’s governing body, the Irish Football Association, as the "greatest player to ever put on the green shirt of Northern … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
