Robert L. Waltrip had a 25-year dream to establish an institution to teach the public and preserve the history of death care. In 1992 the National Museum of Funeral History was founded and opened its doors a year later. The museum was originally 20,500 square feet. It housed artifacts of the funeral industry, and these

Title Insurance History and What it Is Have you ever wondered why and how the concept of title insurance ever started? Well, the origin of title insurance is directly traceable to a lawsuit from 1868, where a purchaser suffered financial damages because his title was not clear when he bought his property. Transferring a title

Top Houston Fall Festivals 2018 The crisp air is rolling in, well not quite yet here in Houston but fall is here. Everything is flavored with pumpkin spice, so why not visit some pumpkin patches? The Houston and surrounding areas have a wide range of expensive family fun. I’ve compiled a list of the best

Guide: Renting Versus Buying a Home       The great debate is renting better than buying or vice versa? Both have upsides and drawbacks. Ultimately it depends on your finances, your long-term plans and the real estate market in your city. There are many questions to ask before making a final decision, here are

Foodie lovers rejoice as Houston Restaurant Weeks is back with an array of delicious menus with price-fix menus, brunch at $20, Lunch $20 and Dinner ranging from $35-$45. This year 23 restaurants have been added to the list. Last year alone they raised over 2.4 million for the Houston Food Bank. Restaurant Weeks was started

Texas has reclaimed its No. 1 spot on CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business 2018.” CNBC cites the long-awaited increase in oil prices — which has increased approximately 60 percent in the past year. The report shows that the state added more than 350,000 jobs in the last year, with energy being the biggest contributor

2017 – Top Houston-Area Private Schools About the list: The list includes grades 9-12 only. Information on the list was obtained by Niche.com. Niche is a Pittsburgh-based data provider that analyzes public data based on data sets, reviews, rankings, report cards and profiles of every K-12 schools. 2017 – Top Rated Houston-Area Public High Schools

Best Weekend Getaways From Houston Spring is here, the bluebonnets are starting to make their appearance, all in perfect time for a day trip or weekend getaway deep in the heart of Texas. I’ve compiled a list of great places to visit for a little day-trip or relaxing weekend away from the city. Glen Rose