One of our best-loved Christmas symbols is named for a transplanted Texan. The poinsettia is named for Dr. Joel Roberts Poinsett, an amateur botanist originally from South Carolina. It is said that while Poinsett served as the first U.S. minister (ambassador) to Mexico from 1825 to 1829, he took a liking to the showy flower while living in Texas. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know Who the Poinsettia Plant is Named After?
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We become what we think about. Earl Nightingale … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
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One of the reasons to create a Living Trust is that any assets in the Trust do not have to go through Probate after you pass away. This is the primary reason that many people have Trusts because Probate can be a long and expensive process. However, it is possible to have a problem with your Trust that can cause it to have to go through Probate anyway. One common problem is that people fail to update their Trusts when something changes significantly in their lives. The inventor of Jeno's Pizza … [Read more...] about New to Texas? Review Your Estate Plan
Texas History – Do You Know What Holiday is Known by the Nickname “Juneteenth”?
One of Texas’ most celebrated holidays is known by a nickname. June 19, 1865 is the date when Union General Granger announced, for the first time, the emancipation of Texas slaves. Texas blacks celebrate this day as "Juneteenth." … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What Holiday is Known by the Nickname “Juneteenth”?
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Tony Curtis (195-2010) - Actor Tony Curtis was an American film actor whose career spanned six decades, but had his greatest popularity during the 1950s and early 1960s. Although his early film roles were partly the result of his good looks, by the later half of the1950s, he became a notable and strong screen presence. He began proving himself to be a fine dramatic actor, having a range to act in numerous dramatic and comedic roles. He won his first serious recognition as a skilled dramatic … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
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Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement. W. Clement Stone … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
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The human mind is fascinating, especially when it comes to how we read. Often, we do not read the actual words that are written on a page. We read what we think the words should say. We actually do not even need words to be spelled correctly. As long as the first and last letter of each word is correct, it does not matter in what order the middle letters are. We can instinctively understand the words. It is true. For example: You sohlud cehck yuor etaste paln for eorors. Undoubtedly, you read … [Read more...] about Review Your Estate Plan
Texas History – Do You Know When the Last Public Hanging Took Place?
The last public hanging in Texas took place on July 30, 1923, in Waco when Roy Mitchell was executed for one of eight murders he committed during a reign of terror. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know When the Last Public Hanging Took Place?
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Whitney Houston (1963-2012) - Singer, Songwriter, Actress Whitney Houston was an American recording artist, singer, actress, producer, model, and songwriter. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female of all time. Houston was one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold over 200 million records worldwide. She released six studio albums, one holiday album and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
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Every strike brings me closer to the next home run. Babe Ruth … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
