Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will launch a newly updated paddling trails website Sept. 22 in celebration of World Rivers Day. The revamped website is designed to give paddlers in-depth information and innovative tools to make the most of their adventures on the water. “Whether you’re looking for a tranquil afternoon getaway or an exciting paddling challenge, …
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Why Are We Limited to Soundex?
Genealogists love Soundex, a method of matching names that have similar sounds but may be spelled differently. In fact, Soundex became popular amongst genealogists almost as soon as it was invented in 1918. Soundex was patented by Robert C. Russell of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is sometimes called the “Russell Code.” The U.S. Census Bureau immediately …
A Guide to Tim Walz’s Family Tree
The Democratic nominee for Vice President has deep roots in Nebraska and Minnesota. Tim Walz’s parents: James F. Walz and Darlene Rose Reiman Tim Walz’s wife: Gwen Whipple Tim Walz’s daughter: Hope Walz Tim Walz’s son: Gus Walz Tim Walz’s siblings Jeff Walz, Craig Walz, and Sandy Dietrich https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/politics/a61889099/tim-walz-family-tree-explained/