Builder Spotlight: Byron Ehlert with Integrity Builders

I had the pleasure of meeting Byron Ehlert and walking through one his remarkable custom homes over the weekend and was blown away by their fine attention to detail. Every square foot of the home was built with intention to yield a stunning home of the highest quality.

 With over 15 years of home building under his belt, Byron Ehlert has a reputation for blending quality and individuality into every custom home.

"Our engineering background gives us the discipline and foundation to continually strive to build a better product that separates the mediocre from the extraordinary. Every detail is methodically considered, planned, and executed." After seeing both his personal home and a current…

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THE BIRTH OF INDEPENDENCE DAY

 

When the initial battles in the Revolutionary War broke out in April 1775, few colonists desired complete independence from Great Britain, and those who did were considered radical.

By the middle of the following year, however, many more colonists had come to favor independence, thanks to growing hostility against Britain and the spread of revolutionary sentiments such as those expressed in the bestselling pamphlet “Common Sense,” published by Thomas Paine in early 1776.

On June 7, when the Continental Congress met at the Pennsylvania State House (later Independence Hall) in Philadelphia, the Virginia delegate Richard Henry Lee introduced a motion calling for the colonies’ independence.

Amid heated…

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Y’all! It is summer in Texas and its going to be a scorcher (like always!) Thank goodness Texas has some of the best swimming holes around to catch a break from the brutal summer heat.

Whether you’re new to the area or you’re a creature of habit and frequent the same watering holes each summer, I’ve compiled a list of the best places around.

Hamilton Pool Preserve (Dripping Springs)

Hamilton Pool one of Texans’ favorite swimming holes. You’ll need a reservation and make sure to book in advanced because they book up fast. With the gorgeous jade green water and cascading waterfalls, this is one of the most serene places to cool off this summer. However, swimming is not guaranteed with your reservation and swimming is currently not allowed but…

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Y’all! It is summer in Texas and its going to be a scorcher (like always!) Thank goodness Texas has some of the best swimming holes around to catch a break from the brutal summer heat.

Whether you’re new to the area or you’re a creature of habit and frequent the same watering holes each summer, I’ve compiled a list of the best places around.

Hamilton Pool Preserve (Dripping Springs)

Hamilton Pool one of Texans’ favorite swimming holes. You’ll need a reservation and make sure to book in advanced because they book up fast. With the gorgeous jade green water and cascading waterfalls, this is one of the most serene places to cool off this summer. However, swimming is not guaranteed with your reservation and swimming is currently not allowed but is…

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