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Joseph Claude Martin Jr., known as Pepe Martin or Jose Martin or Joe Martin (August 1, 1913 – November 11, 1998), was from 1954 to 1978 the mayor of his native Laredo, Texas. [1] He was known as el patron, a term which refers to a political boss in South Texas who performs perceived favors for the public in return for absolute political ...
The marker at the site (about 30 miles north of Baker) reads: [4] NO. 622 HARRY WADE EXIT ROUTE – After getting to Death Valley with the ill-fated 1849 caravan, Harry Wade found this exit route for his ox-drawn wagon and thereby saved his life and the lives of his wife and children.
Duval County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 9,831. [1] [2] The county seat is San Diego. [3] The county was founded in 1858 and later organized in 1876. [4] It is named for Burr H. Duval, a soldier in the Texas Revolution who died in the Goliad Massacre.
John Paul DeJoria, the billionaire entrepreneur known for building John Paul Mitchell Systems and Patrón Spirits, has sold his Austin area home for $6.93 million, the Wall Street Journal reported.
The DeJorias have contributed over $4,000 to the political campaigns of Senator Ted Cruz and over $5,000 to Texas Governor Rick Perry, among others, as well as to the Democratic National Committee and many Democratic political candidates. [40] [41] DeJoria is a supporter of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, Food4Africa, Mineseeker, and Blazer House. [14]
The two-wagon set was one of five constructed and used between 1883 and 1898, when 18 mules and two horses were used to pull two large wagons that transported sodium borate 165 miles from Death ...
Tourists are flocking to Death Valley hoping to experience record breaking temperatures. Death Valley in California hit a US record of 134 degrees Fahrenheit (56.6C) in 1913. The US National ...
The first movement of Ferde Grofé's Death Valley Suite is a symphonic musical portrayal of pioneer settlers trudging through the dry craggy peaks of the Funeral Mountains. Death Valley The winding road from Dante's View descends into the Funeral Mountains, Death Valley National Park .