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Nicholas Henry Darnell (1807–1885), leader of 18th Texas Cavalry Regiment, known as "Darnell's Regiment"; Speaker of House for both Republic of Texas and state of Texas; Dick Dowling (1838–1867), commander at Sabine Pass and famous Houstonian; John "Rip" Ford (1815–1897), Texas Rangers legend and commander at Battle of Palmito Ranch
The word "cheap" has a negative connotation. It's often used to describe a person who is stingy. You might call a bad tipper "cheap," or use the word to snub a wealthy family member or friend who...
From a business tycoon to a former Beatle and the late Queen Elizabeth II, these celebrities may be rich, but they don't necessarily waste all their cash on expensive cars and exotic yachts.
John T. Montford (born 1943), businessman and former member of the Texas Senate "Pappy" O'Daniel (1890–1969), Governor of Texas, U.S. Senator and radio personality; Bill Owens (born 1950), former Governor of Colorado (1999–2007) Hugh Parmer (1939–2020), mayor of Fort Worth 1977 to 1979; member of both houses of Texas State Legislature
Carlotta J. Thompkins, also known as Lottie Deno (April 21, 1844 – February 9, 1934), was a famous gambler in Texas and New Mexico during the nineteenth century known for her poker skills as well as her courage.
We've got a list of 10 famous people who live in shockingly modest houses. Most notably, Warren Buffett lives in the same Nebraska home he purchased in 1958 for $31,500.
This is a list of notable past and present residents of the U.S. city of Austin, Texas, and its surrounding metropolitan area. It does not include people whose only connection with the city is attending the University of Texas; see: List of University of Texas at Austin alumni .
David J. Porter, Republican, Texas Railroad Commission member, 2010–2016; Carol Schwartz, former member of the D.C. city council, raised in Midland; W. E. "Pete" Snelson, member of both houses of the Texas State Legislature from Midland; later an educational consultant in Austin; Clayton Williams, businessman and 1990 gubernatorial candidate