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Our Westlake
Our WestlakeCh1 Developing Westlake Ep102 LBJ's Tip, Roy Ranch and Our Future         Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) Original developer of Westlake Hills, tells of a tip Emmett got from LBJ in1938 regarding the upcoming rehabilitation of the dams on the Colorado River. The Austin Dam had been broken for almost 30 years.        LBJ advised Emmett of the WPA and plans to renovate the damns all up and down the Colorado River for flood control. Obviously, it would also make the currently flood-proned land, usable and valuable.  Emmett tells of his purchase of almost 3,000 acres of the Roy Ranch property.         The future of Westlake Hills was set.Note: Emmett...
2025-12-2205 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh13 Austin Law Ep3 Greer n Yarborough Murder Trials             Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2999) tells first-hand stories of two high-profile Murder trials in Austin, roughly 100 years age.              Emmett's father, John E. Shelton, had a prominent criminal law firm in Austin with his four sons.            In the 1920s, John E,'s Uncle H.C. Greer caught an ex-employee stealing from his feed store on So. Congress. The thief shot Uncle Greer and was charged with attempted murder. Uncle Greer lingered and then died without filing a statement, Dan Moody was a hot-headed prosecutor, and the case resulted in a mistrial.            The second case shook Austin in 1933 - the tragic death of the yo...
2025-11-0218 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh13 Dems for Ike Ep3 WLH Hero's BBQ and flatbed Campaign for IKE with Ms. Davenport         Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) was a life-long Austin Democrat BUT like many Texans in 1952, Emmett became a 'Democrat for Eisenhower'.          Emmett tells of hosting Ntl. War Hero, Gen. Clements, with over 100 dignitaries, at a BBQ to celebrate at Emmett's Westlake Hilltop home.  Gen. Clements, and the others, were all big supporters of Gen. Eisenhower for President.          Instead of switching to the Republican Party, Emmett leads the campaign by Central Tx Democrats for Ike. Ms. Davenport represented Republicans for Ike. Emmett tells the behind-he-scenes story of their successful bipartisan flatbed campaign in Central Texas for Gen. Eisenhower...
2025-08-0412 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh13 Dems for Ike Ep2 1952 Texas Dem Conventions Don't Back StevensonEmmett Shelton (1905-2000) was a life-long Democrat BUT like many Texans in 1952, Emmett became an 'Eisenhower Democrat'.          In the 1950s, Central Texas had become liberal. Emmett was active in the Texas Democratic Party and Gov. Alan Shivers asked for Emmett's help to swing the leadership to the right for the Ntl. Democratic Convention but Emmett had pledged to Eisenhower. Instead, Emmett's friend Herman Heath went to the Republican Convention to push for Taft.           Emmett tells back-room tales of the Texas State Democratic Convention in preparation for the National Dem. Convention in Chicago, including the list o...
2025-08-0108 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh13 Dems for Ike Ep1 1952 Austin Begins Swing to the RightEmmett Shelton (1905-2000) was a life-long Austin Democrat BUT in 1952 Emmett became an 'Eisenhower Democrat'.          In the 1952, Central Texas had become so liberal that Dems would not allow the conservative Gov. Shivers to be the Travis County delegate in the State Democratic Convention.          Emmett was active in the Texas Democratic Party and Gov. Alan Shivers asked for Emmett's help. Emmett became Chair of the County Democratic Convention, and the Dems walked out. Emmett finalized the list of delegates to the upcoming National Dem. Convention in Chicago. Gov. Shivers offered Emmett a delegate spot but Emmett...
2025-07-2809 minYou Better Stand Your Watch with Dr. Emmett Emery, Sr.
You Better Stand Your Watch with Dr. Emmett Emery, Sr.PTSD – A Global Mental Health Challenge with Dr. Emmett Emery Sr.In this episode, Dr. Emmett Emery Sr. begins a two-part series focused on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this June. He walks listeners through the condition’s historical evolution, the impact on both military and civilian populations, and the urgent need for better understanding and care around the world. From early misdiagnoses to modern disparities in treatment access, this episode lays a powerful foundation for a deeper look at trauma and healing.Get Dr Emmet's Book: Leaders Become LeadershipAmazon: https://bit.ly/leaders-become-leadershipWalmart: https://bit.ly/44Hdm8OAuthorHouse: https://bit.ly/3OYmhwwShot & Edited at...
2025-06-1132 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh20 Tx Rangers Ep3 Leading Rangers Was a Family Job             Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) shares first-hand stories involving Capt. Frank Hamer, Texas Ranger.                       Frank's brother, Capt. D.E. Hamer, was made head of the Texas Rangers when Ma Ferguson became Governor. Austin had a popular Skillball game.  Emmett had to call on Capt. D.E Hamer to protect the games from extortion from a San Antonio gang.  These were exciting times for Texas and Austinites, and the Texas Rangers kept a lid on a boiling pot.            Emmett had many opportunities to visit with Capt. Frank Hamer. Frank's claim to fame was the killing of the notorious Bonnie and Clyde. In a friendly mome...
2025-05-2011 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh4 Austin Hustlers Ep 7 Buck Stops with Capt. Frank Hamer - Texas Ranger       Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) shares first-hand stories of cases he represented involving Capt. Frank Hamer, Texas Ranger.  Frank's claim to fame was the killing of the notorious Bonnie and Clyde.       In the 1930s, Capt. Frank Hamer officed in the Capitol during Prohibition. He arrested an Austin bootlegger within block of the Capitol. Emmett represented the bootlegger.         The next tale is a case where Capt. Hamer took a lunchtime stroll down Congress Ave and unknowingly uncovered a scheme between the Sec. of State and Gammell's Book Store. One of the Gammell brothers Harry confessed but when asked to identify Harry...
2025-05-0919 minYou Better Stand Your Watch with Dr. Emmett Emery, Sr.
You Better Stand Your Watch with Dr. Emmett Emery, Sr.Confronting Complacency with Dr. Emmett Emery Sr.In this episode of You Better Stand Your Watch, Dr. Emmett Emery Sr. breaks down the dangers of complacency—how it quietly erodes motivation, relationships, personal growth, and even our long-term goals. With his signature blend of tough love and real-world perspective, Dr. Emmett lays out the emotional and behavioral traps of staying stagnant and offers a raw call to action: move, grow, and be accountable. Get Dr Emmet's Book: Leaders Become LeadershipAmazon: https://bit.ly/leaders-become-leadershipWalmart: https://bit.ly/44Hdm8OAuthorHouse: https://bit.ly/3OYm...
2025-05-0728 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeChap. 1 - Hx of WLH - Epis. 13 - Emmett Shelton BridgeEmmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) tells how he worked in the late 1940s to have a bridge built between Austin and Westlake Hills. This would make Westlake accessible to the city. Petitions, BondIssues. Emmett's effort was successful and in 1949 the bridge opened but went nameless until 1989. On On Emmett's 85th birthday -- the City of Austin gave him the great honor of lifetime achievement by naming the bridge the "Emmett Shelton Bridge". We had a grand party!For maps and other info check out our Facebook page: Our WestlakeStories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and...
2025-04-2902 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh1 Developing Westlake Ep 103 Trading Diamonds for Austin Dam SiteEmmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) tells us the story of securing the land for the Dam site in 1938.Emmett and brother Polk ran a tough primary against Lyndon B. Johnson in LBJs first Congressional race. After LBJ was elected in 1938, he made a visit to Emmett and Polk's office.LBJ told Emmett that the new Works Progress Administration (WPA) was planning to rehabilitate all the dams on the Colorado River, including the Austin Dam which had been broken for 28 years. If someone would want to get rich.Emmett talked to a local banker and...
2025-04-2215 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh5 Early South Austin Pt.1 Dice Winnings and Hill's CafeEmmett Shelton (1905-2000) was a defense attorney for some of Austin's most notorious hustlers and shares first-hand tales from roughly 100 years ago,         The Depression years brought out the hustlers who were looking for a quick buck. Emmett represented one such gambler who turned his talent into a legend.         Sgt. Posie Hill (future co-owner of Hills Cafe) was an expert dice player in east Austin in the 1930s. In WWII, he was stationed in Honolulu. In one night, he won $30k in a gambling house (2024 value $565,500). When he got back to Austin, Posie used the winnings to partner with Charl...
2025-04-0307 minYou Better Stand Your Watch with Dr. Emmett Emery, Sr.
You Better Stand Your Watch with Dr. Emmett Emery, Sr.The Power of Dreams and Perseverance | Dr. Emmett Emery Sr.In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Emmett Emery Sr. shares a deeply personal reflection on the power of dreams—from overcoming educational and career challenges to fulfilling a lifelong ambition of joining Kappa Alpha Psi. With candid stories of resilience, setbacks, and triumphs, Dr. Emery reminds us why we should never stop dreaming.Get Dr Emmet's Book: Leaders Become LeadershipAmazon: https://bit.ly/leaders-become-leadershipWalmart: https://bit.ly/44Hdm8OAuthorHouse: https://bit.ly/3OYmhwwShot & Edited at BlueBox Studio Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/bluebox-studio/
2025-04-0236 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh1 Developing WLH Ep9 Toro Canyon AreaEmmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) is the Original Developer of Westlake Hills.  In this Episode, Emmett tells stories of his partnership with Sterling Holloway and putting in Toro Canyon Road and paving extensions of Westlake Drive. Emmett and his wife Joyce worked with Malcolm Fox to develop the Fast Fox and Slow Turtle Subdivisions. They had to fight the city over their 1 acre minimum lot size. The Shelton's won and the community benefited.Music: Daddy's Dream by Emmett's Son Polk Shelton#austinhistory#Westlake Hills TexasFor maps and ot...
2025-03-2408 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeChap. 1 - Hx of WLH - Epis12 - Westlake CornerEmmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) is the Original Developer of Westlake Hills.  In this episode, Emmett tells stories of working with Johnny Mussleman and Johnny's vision to develop the Westlake/Red Bud Corner. Johnny truly contributed to completing Emmett's Dream of Westlake Hills.Emmett closes this episode with a reflection about the spirit of the dealings that Emmett and Joyce had with their business partners.For maps and other info check out our Facebook page: Our WestlakeStories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.
2025-03-1506 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh2 - Developing WLH Ep 6 Davenport Ranch       Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) rounds out the Chapter on developing the Westlake Peninsula with a first-hand story of the sale of the 1,000 acre Davenport Ranch in the 1940s. Nobody knew exactly where the boundaries were, but Emmett owned the surrounding ranches. Emmett traces this history back to 1840 when the Walsh family bought it to mine lime. Later, owners harvested cedar.         In the 1940s, Emmett took Ms. Davenport out to the property with an asking price of $40 an acre. Ms. D was an oil-heiress from the Valley and the asking price was about one month's royalties.  She planned to raise brah...
2025-03-0419 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh1- Developing WLH - Epis 106 - Central Westlake - Stonehedge EstatesEmmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) was the Original Developer of Westlake Hills. He recorded his history of the area to share with the community, even after he was gone.         In this Episode, Emmett tells stories about developing the Chambers Survey which includes 500 acres in the Central part of Westlake Hills - Old Stonehedge. He paid $2,000 for the 500 acres in the early 1930s.          The earliest house built in the area was built by the Navarro family in 1872. Emmett abstracted the area. It changed hand several times in the 1800s. A local businessman named Stelfox built the 10 acre Hillside Addition with 50 foo...
2025-02-2109 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh2Building Roads Ep3 - Defending the LandEmmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) was the original developer of Westlake HIlls. He tells of expanding Westlake Drive to the Westlake Highlands and building Toro Canyon Road. In the 1940s, there was no Pennybacker Bridge or Loop 360 to provide access to this area.  One old abandoned Land Grant (Brown Survey) in Westlake Highlands caught Emmett's attention. He got possession of the 500 acres by claiming and gating it for 10 years and protecting it from trespassers. One Sunday in 1951, Emmett was Challenged. He was hunting on the Survey and found 2 groups of 4 men hunting - he told them to...
2025-02-1308 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh2 Building Roads Ep102 Westlake Drive North to LakeshoreEmmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) Original Developer of Westlake Hills tells of developing Westlake Drive from the current corner of Redbud Trail, North to Lakeshore Addition dating back to 1920.Even before Westlake Drive and Redbud Trail were thru, Emmett got a contract with a Professor McCorkell on 50 acres on the mountain top overlooking the Corner for $3k cash. When the Prof sold years later he got 50% per year increase.Getting to the lake was a challenge negotiating the terrain, sloughs and original lot ownerships.  Emmett closes this Episode with a tale about old time bootleggers ...
2025-02-1108 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh1 Developing Westlake Ep 104 Emmett Builds First Business @ Future County Line          Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) tells one of his favorite tales - His first Westlake business and a birthday surprise.           Emmett was 24, a recently married college graduate in 1929. He and several partners built the Moosehead Lodge - where County Line on the Hill is now located. It was in the hills - 8 miles from Austin, down the dirt road to Bee Caves and had no utilities. It was one of the first rock and mortar businesses in Westlake.           In this story, Emmett Sr. tells how his birthday dinner with his partners on February 12, 1931 gave him a namesake and a life-long p...
2025-02-0204 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh13(3cc) Austin Law Ep 4(10) Tom Young Last Public Hanging 1906              Emmett Shelton Sr. tells the sad story of an Early Westlake Cedar Chopper, Tom Young. (Bless his heart, Emmett calls him Jim by mistake. A search of local newspapers from the time, verify his name was Tom Young.)              In 1906, Emmett's father's first (and worst) criminal case was the defense of a member of the Young Family from Westlake. Tom was charged with the brutal murder of a young girl who lived in his house in Florence where he was picking cotton. The family hired Emmett's father, John E., to represent Tom however, Tom was quickly found guilty.             Emmett tells of the s...
2024-12-1815 minYou Better Stand Your Watch with Dr. Emmett Emery, Sr.
You Better Stand Your Watch with Dr. Emmett Emery, Sr.Managing Emotions: Insights with Dr. Emmett Emery Sr.| EP32In this reflective finale for 2024, Dr. Emmett Emery Sr. discusses the complexities of managing emotions and their profound impact on mental health, relationships, and decision-making. From exploring gender-based emotional differences to understanding emotional regulation, this episode offers valuable strategies for personal growth and wellbeing. Join Dr. Emery as he shares candid personal stories, insights into societal perceptions, and practical advice for navigating emotions effectively. Don’t miss this empowering discussion as the Behavioral Leadership Podcast concludes another successful year. Get Dr Emmet's Book: Leaders Become Leadership Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LAjPer Walmart: https://bit.ly/44Hdm8O AuthorHouse: https://bi...
2024-12-1239 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh23Westlake Tales Ep1 Emmett Jr. Defends Freedom Land and Family at age 19          Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) shares a Thanksgiving Special. It was 74 years ago that Emmett's namesake, Emmett Jr. graduated Austin High when he was called to duty as a Marine in the Korean War. After brutal battles, Emmett Jr. spent his 19th birthday with severe frostbite - he was coming home.          Emmett Jr. adjusted to Westlake's peaceful way of life.  One day he was challenged by some men hunting on Shelton land. First, he was called to defend the land - and later to defend his father. He stood the test.         The Shelton Family shares their stories of Thanksgiving for...
2024-11-2717 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh20 Tx Rangers Ep 2 Gammel Bookstore Skimming Session Laws      Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) was a personal friend of Capt. Frank Hamer, Head of the Texas Rangers in the 1930s. Emmett shares their candid conversations.      In this second episode, Capt. Hamer's lunchtime stroll down Congress Ave. results in a major confession from the boys running the Gammel Bookstore. They were skimming off Session Acts from the Legislature and selling them on the side.       Emmett defended both the Gammel Boys. In a surprise case of mistaken identity by the Ranger, Emmett got both the boys off.#texasranger#frankhamer#austinhistory#emmettsheltonFor maps and other...
2024-11-2110 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh4 Austin Hustlers Ep10 John Newton Escape Artist in Jail Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) continues his new Chapter "Austin Hustlers" from his 50-year career as a criminal defense lawyer in Austin, roughly 100 years ago.           Emmett tells first-hand stories of the actions and defense of a high-profile bank robber, John Newton in 1934.            In Ep.9, Emmett told the story of John Newton and two other men and their wives, robbing the bank in Coleman, John and his wife were pursued by the Texas Rangers. They got stuck in a pasture near Llano and gave themselves up.           In Ep.10 Emmett stood by John in court in San Angelo. Althoug...
2024-11-1712 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh4 Austin Hustlers Ep6 Hattie Valdez Pt2 - An Honest Austin BusinesswomanDear Listeners - this tape is old - please take the extra care to make it out - One-of-a-kind first-hand stories of our most famous Austin Madame!       Emmett Shelton Sr (1905-2000) tells of his experiences as defense atty for the most famous Whore in Austin, Hattie Valdes. She ran a famous Austin Whorehouse known as Hattie's Place. Texas legislators were among her frequent customers. Hattie was well-known by most folks in Austin in the 1950s.      Hattie wanted to buy a property in South Austin but the seller refused. Emmett worked out the deal but she had to...
2024-11-1011 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh6 Tx Politics - Ep 11 Gov.Ferguson 'Thought for the Day'With all the recent campaigning makes you wonder how politicians deal with the outrage and anger. Of course, Emmett has a story about that.        Emmett Shelton tells some advise Gov. Ferguson gave Emmett in 1911.  For those not familiar, past Texas Governor Ferguson was governor of Texas from 1915-17 when he was impeached. Gov. Jim thought the state should fund public education and not so much to higher ed. He vetoed the University of Texas appropriation. That outraged its Austin liberal advocates, and they got Gov Jim impeached. So, he got his wife Ma Ferguson to run, and she w...
2024-11-0503 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh13 Dems for Ike Ep 1 Gov Shivers Swings Tx Right for IKE         Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) was a life-long Democrat BUT in 1952 Emmett was an 'Eisenhower Democrat'.          In the 1950s, Central Texas had become liberal. Emmett was active in the Texas Democratic Party and Gov. Alan Shivers asked for Emmett's help. Emmett became Chair of the Texas State Democratic Convention. He finalized the list of delegates to the National Dem. Convention in Chicago. The Gov. offered Emmett a delegate spot but Emmett declined telling Gov. Shivers he planned to support Eisenhower.          Next Episode - In Ep2, instead of voting Republican, Emmett leads Democrats for Ike in Central...
2024-10-2909 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh 4 Austin Hustlers Ch 4 Prohibition n Bootleggin' Tales           Emmett Shelton Sr. spent many years as a criminal defense atty in the Texas hillcounty, getting (and keeping) bootleggers out of jail! In this episode, Emmett tells 7 of his favorite first-hand experiences. Prohibition was ratified nationally in 1919 and it was repealed in most Texas counties in 1935.           Emmett's first story takes us to a South Austin Democratic Precinct Debate over Prohibition. Emmett's Papa, John E. Shelton, was against it. but it Passed.          Our first bootleggin' tale, is a story of Westlake Bootleggers who ran a local dance pavilion on Bee Cave Road in the 20s. Albert Brust killed his stepson Ernes...
2024-10-2028 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeChap.4 -Gamblers - Epis.1 - Westlake's Cedar Crest Nightclub        Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) shares stories about gambling halls around Westlake, roughly 100 years ago.         Mervin Ash was a big-time gambler and had number of partners around Austin. He sold liquor and ran gambling houses - one at the site of St. Stevens School. He got the rich and powerful from Austin in - and got them to bet big money.         One of Austin's notorious gamblers, Jack Duval, was Mervin's partner.  After years of problems with the law, Jack got ambushed at a shoeshine parlor on Congress Ave. by two different caliber bullets.         Roy Schnautz opened a gambling club on Bee Creek. I...
2024-10-0317 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh 6 Tx Politics - Ep 7 Gov. Shivers Swings Tx Dems. Right '51       Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells of his experience in the Texas Democratic Party in Texas after WWII.        Liberal forces, led by Emma Long in Travis County, had control of Texas politics. Gov. Alan Shivers wanted a change to more conservative values and recruited Emmett to take over the local Democratic organization, and he went to work.        Emmett was elected chair of the County Convention, which was held in the House Chamber, Emmett tells of the activities at the convention. On his election, the liberal faction walked out. Stevenson was nominated for President.                    Emmett's conservative faction also got control of the State C...
2024-10-0316 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh 6 Tx Politics - Ep 6 LBJs Senate Win vs. Coke Stevenson but Questions Remain            Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells of his first-hand experiences with the 1948 Coke Stevens v LBJ Texas Senate race.  In Path to Power, Robert Caro includes accounts of the race but omits details Emmett had shared with Caro.            Emmett, and the Shelton law firm, represented the "South Texas Machine" which played a Big Role in the election which LBJ won by 87 votes in Box 13 from Jim Wells County. In this Episode, Emmett shares the details Caro omitted.           NOTE: In 1977, Associated Press reported that "After testifying in an earlier investigation after the election, Election Judge Salas had changed his account due to a guilty con...
2024-09-2326 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh 6 Tx Politics - Ep 4 LBJ's First Win v. Polk Shelton       Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells of LBJ's first political race against his brother, Polk Shelton, for Congress.         Emmett starts out with insights of LBJs college years at Southwest Texas State. LBJ was a few years behind Emmett.         When Tx Congressman Buchanan died in 1937, the Dems, with Roosevelt as president, were running with a proposal to "pack" the Supreme Court. Feelings ran high and being a trial lawyer, Emmett's brother Polk was against Roosevelt's proposal. LBJ was a Roosevelt man.           The campaign was local, flatbeds and loudspeakers - no TV no radio. Emmett had to put up land in Stonehedge Estat...
2024-09-1925 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh6 TxPolitics Ep12 Honest Gov. Dan Fought the Klan        Emmett Shelton Sr.(1905-2000) tells first-hand stories of his experiences with Texas Gov. Dan Moody in the 1920s.  He was a close personal friend of the Shelton Family. So honest - never took a drink - he smoked - he knew right from wrong and he stuck to it. He was the mortal enemy of graft and could not relax.          In 1917, Gov Ferguson was indicted in Travis Co. Emmett's father was District Atty and he dismissed the indictment. Austin Liberals got Ben Robinson, Moody's uncle, to defeat Emmett's Dad in the next election. When his uncle soon resigned, Dan Moody s...
2024-09-1631 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh 6 Tx Politics - Ep 3 Impeached in Tx = Two Govs FergusonImpeaching a sitting official is a popular topic these days - Let's look back in Austin 100 years ago.        Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) was a close friend of the two Governors Ferguson.  He tells a number of stories about Gov. Jim and his wife "Ma" Ferguson.       Jim Ferguson was a farmer from Temple. He was first elected governor in 1914 as an anti-prohibitionist. He was popular and was re-elected in 1916. However, Govenor Jim believed the public education should be a funding priority. He got crossed the liberal UT advocates when, in 1917, he vetoed the entire UT appropriation. Locals got an Au...
2024-09-1428 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh13 Austin Law Tales Ep1 Frank Hamer - Texas Ranger - updated audio     Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) starts a New Chapter "Austin Law Tales" with first-hand stories from his family's 50-year career as criminal defense lawyers in Austin - roughly 100 years ago.      The 1915-30s in Texas were the days of Prohibition, Ku Klux Klan, Lynchings and Bonnie and Clyde. The Texas Rangers took on the Devil himself -- in defense of Texas.          Capt. Hammer lived in South Austin and officed in the State Capitol. Emmett had lots of stories to tell. Capt. Hamer arrested a local bootlegger who serviced the Capitol. He tripped into a state book theft ring at Gammell's B...
2024-09-0231 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh3 Cedar Choppers Ep 6 Defending Hill Country Killings            Emmett Shelton Sr, (1905-2000) continues his tales as a lawyer in Austin related to Hill Country killings, 100 years ago. The first story is that of Emmett's friend and right-hand man in Westlake, Earl Short. He was a hard-working cedar chopper, rock worker and bootlegger. He got crosswise with another bootlegger and killed him. Emmett tells an interesting tale about defending Earl and he was acquitted.          Another Austin bootlegger, Sonny Ross, took up with his competitor's cheating wife and Sonny shot the husband. After new evidence came out in court, the jury gave Sonny 5 years.           Blondie and Curly Wright were well...
2024-08-2924 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh3 Cedar Choppers Ep.5 Hill Country Feudin'      Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells first-hand stories of three early Westlakers: Tom, Homer and Jesse Teague.      In the 1910-20s, Tom was a cedar chopper - a Hill Country "go to guy" for hard jobs. As a young man, he joined in a rock fight in Austin one night. He hit a boy and broke the boy's back. The court banished Tom to the Hills. A few years later, Tom got into a feud with 'Stark' a neighbor in Oak Hill and shots flew. Emmett defended him at trial, but Tom boasted - he still got off with a $15 fine...
2024-08-2620 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh3 Cedar Choppers Ep4 Bootleggin' Brothers             Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells of the life of two early Westlake brothers who lived on Bee Cave Road, H.B. "Rush" Riley and John T. Riley.  They were both hard-working cedar choppers. Rush was known by the authorities for bootlegging and selling it on Lake Austin Blvd in Austin. One officer told Rush he was not smart enough to bootleg.  "I arrested Rush for selling liquor in the morning, he got out on bond, and I rearrested him again, later that afternoon."              John T. was also a bootlegger but in the 1920s but he was charged with pandering (pimping) and wen...
2024-08-2310 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh3 Cedar Choppers Ep3. John Teague - Defended His Sister's Honor             Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells the story of one of the earliest Westlaker, John Teague, roughly 100 years ago. The Teague family was one of the first families in the Hills. At the turn of the Century, the family owned a large tract of land near Commons Ford and Bee Cave on both sides of the Bee Cave Road.               John was a horse trader.  One night in South Austin in 1911, John went to a South Austin bar. The barkeep Mr. Gest had made derogatory remarks about John's sister, Ms. Hidelwright. John took offense and shot Mr. Gest. As John retreated to the Hills, he...
2024-08-2013 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh.3 - Cedar Choppers - Ep.1 - Buck Simpson Austin's WWI Hero         Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells first-hand stories of the earliest Westlakers - many called Cedar Choppers. Westlake was a land rich with natural resources but no transportation and few business or educational opportunities. Cedar was a major resource for railroads and heating -- but required strong men to harvest. Cutting and hauling cedar and brewing whiskey was their livelihood.           Emmett worked alongside many of them to clear the land.  Emmett, and his father, defended them in court and feuds kept them busy. Emmett mentions Brutons Springs School and many founding families like the Teagues, Pattersons, Brackenridges, Marshalls and others.       ...
2024-08-1317 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh 5 Shelton v. KKK - Ep. 2 - So.Congress Baptist Church Mayhem and PaPa's Memorial         Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells of the Shelton family's further conflict with the KKK in So. Austin. Emmett's father, John E., was Director of Sunday School but was kicked out of So. Austin Baptist Church for being an anti-prohibitionist.               Brother Edgar was singing at the Baptist Church when robed KKK Members marched in with a donation. Someone shut off the lights, Edgar grabbed the mask and conflict ensued. Edgar was arrested and Buck Simpson helped in the defense.       Emmett tells details of a phone operator foiling a KKK death threat against a judge.  In San Marcos, KKK was a family affair bu...
2024-08-0722 minGood News from Emmett Nazarene
Good News from Emmett NazareneSermon for July 14th, 2024: Family Worship with Emmett Nazarene | Emmett Nazarene 2024 Good morning Church family! Have you ever asked yourself “What kind neighbor am I? “ or if you actually know your neighbors? Also, what kind of neighbor do you think people would describe the Emmett Church of the Nazarene as being? Today we will discuss these questions!
2024-07-1645 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh6 Tx Politics Ep11 Austin's 1952 Dems for Eisenhower      Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) tells of his passion as a Texas Democrat in support of Eisenhower in 1952.  After being a key democrat in the Texas state convention - He declines the Governor's offer to the Ntl. Democratic Convention, explaining his support for a republican named Eisenhower.       Emmett describes his worked to build Democrat support for Eisenhower in a State that had strong opposition to Stevenson recent action regarding the Tidelands.        Emmett spearheaded the Central Texas "Democrats for Eisenhower".             Emmett's friend, Mrs. O.H. Davenport, was the Mrs. Republican Chair for the Central Texas Republicans for Eisenhower. In the days before rad...
2024-07-1512 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh1 Developing Westlake Ep107 Rob Roy / Lakeshore         Emmett Shelton, Sr. shares a very interesting first-hand story about a tip he got from Lyndon B Johnson in the 1930s that encouraged his interest in developing West Lake Hills.  Emmett knew the Roy Sisters were schoolteachers in Houston and had over 1,800 acres. Emmett negotiated with them at $4 an acre a total of $12,500. It was north of Bee Cave Road to the river. He shares colorful stories of his creative financing on the deal as he got an option to buy the property for $125 a year for 1937-38 and one year's his check bounced! But the deal finally went thru.
2024-06-2515 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeChap. 2 - Peninsula - Epis. 2 - Early Land GrantsEmmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) is the Original Developer of Westlake Hills.          When Emmett got his law license, the Depression was on. On credit, he bought 120 acres of property way out on the Bee Cave Road on a hill that is now the home of the County Line Restaurant. He began working to clear the land and build a clubhouse. One day, his stone mason Earl Short told Emmett all the land on the Peninsula was 'State Land'. There were no roads except Bee Cave Rd. but Emmett knew it wasn't 'State Land'. He turned his law skills into resear...
2024-06-1818 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeChap. 1 - Hx of WLH - Ep. 10 - Early Bull & Westlake HighlandsEmmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) is the Original Developer of Westlake Hills. In this Episode, Emmett shares the story of the initial development of the Bull Mountain area.  Abe Bull, of Austin Ntl Bank, came to Emmett offering to sell the family's 160 acre Bull Mountain tract of land for $500/acre.  The nearest roads were the High Road and Trail of Madrones. Emmett took the offer to a fellow Westlake investor, Sterling Holloway. Both saw the challenge and opportunity.  They borrowed the $80K from Abe's Bank and began building roads. They bought up the Right-of-way and deeded it to the Coun...
2024-06-1010 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeChap. 1 - Hx of WLH - Episode 9 - The Bull and Thompson MountainsEmmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) is the Original Developer of Westlake Hills.  In this Episode, Emmett tells of two high-finance land deals involved in selling these two picturesque mountain tops. The Bull family had offered to sell Emmett their 160 acres of Mountain overlooking the lake and City of Austin. There were no roads except the High Road but Emmett saw the opportunity - and so did Sterling Holloway. The put up the money and started putting in the road.Sometime later, Frank Erwin, UT President, caught Emmett and Joyce at the Nighthalw for dinner.  Frank said he was ready to...
2024-06-0524 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeChap. 1 - Hx of WLH - Epis. 5 - Tales of Building Westlake Drive              Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) tells of the history of the efforts to develop the central area of Westlake Hills around Red Bud Trail.  In the early 40s, the lake was very active with Riverboats and races. Locals built the Yacht Club on the Lake by Bee Creek.             Emmett focused his efforts on abstracting the land around Central Westlake and building access to the lake. The City made a number of trades with Emmett once the bridge deal was final. The City traded Emmett a major tract near Westlake and Redbud Trail. He had to borrow $1000 to close the deal but Emmett...
2024-04-2212 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeChap 1 - Hx of WLH - Epis 4 - Bee Cave Road Land Deals      Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) tells of the early development of Westlake Hills along Bee Cave Road prior to the 1980s. He had to pay $1500 for the land where Eanes School is now.  They doubled our community bingo games to raise the money.      Emmett tells about the landowners 100 years ago along the Bee Cave Road. Families like Delanie, Hatley, Euing and Dollie Bryant owned major parcels along the eastern area. Amazing story of drawing lots out of a hat.      Emmett explains the inspiration for Westlake Hills was a story from his stonemason, Tom Short, that all of Westlake was State...
2024-04-1928 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeChap.1 - Hx of WLH - Epis. 3 - Making Deals for Westlake Drive and Dam Site        Emmett Shelton, Sr.  tells of stories of acquiring the land for Westlake Drive. Anticipating the renovation of the dam, Emmett bought the Stroder Tract at $10 an acre which he thought included the dam site. They financed the sale with family diamonds as collateral. Emmett worked with the City of Austin in a colorful twist of land deals Emmett made for the City to secure the adjacent land.         Emmett includes an intriguing tale of possible evidence of a Ben Thompson visit in Westlake Hills in the 1850s. In a twist at the end, city tax officials help Emmett make Westlake H...
2024-04-1513 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeChap 1- Hx of WLH - Epis2 - Early Land Deals w/Rob Roy, Davenport and Bee Cave Auction          Emmett Shelton, Sr. original developer of Westlake Hills recalls a number of first-hand stories about the early land deals of the western area of Westlake Hills, he referred to as the "Pennisula". Emmett tells of incidents with interesting characters like Rob Roy and other initial land deals. Emmett made a deal in 1929 to buy 500 acres of land from the Roy sisters for $4 an acre, but his check for the option payment bounced!           In 1932, the Ganno Ranch, on both sides of Bee Cave Road went up for auction, cash only. The Beard and Bullian families, and other Westlakers, worked together an...
2024-04-1226 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeChap 1 Hx of WLH - Epis 1 - 200 years of investment (Updated Sound 1/1/2024)Chapter 1 - Episode 1 - Early Land Grants in Westlake - 200 years of investment opportunities - as told by Emmett Shelton Sr.  Original Developer of Westlake Hills 1905-2000 / Recorded 1976 (Updated Sound 1/1/2024) For the past 200 years, Westlake has been the land of investment opportunity and Emmett can tell you all about it.Emmett recalls the early history of investments in the land of Westlake Hills.  He begins in 1836 when Gen. T.J. Chambers was awarded 137,000 acres in Travis and Hays Counties for helping Texas and Mexico develop their court systems. Chambers was a la...
2024-04-0827 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh14 Specials Ep1 Austin Post Pearl HarborDec. 7 -- 83 years after Pearl Harbor, we remember.  Our World was rocked by unspeakable act of national terrorism -- Japan's attack on US ground, Pearl Harbor, in 1941 - And So Was Austin !          Emmett Shelton Sr. recalls the day Pearl Harbor rocked his family - and events in Austin afterwards.           Emmett had been working with LBJ on his senatorial race. He had a law practice with a hilltop mansion underway. He had a wife, 2 sons, and another on the way in Austin. He recounts city preparations and his efforts to join the Marines at age 37.           Austin dealt with it by ratio...
2023-12-0730 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh14 Ep5 Emmett Jr. in Korean WarEmmett Shelton Sr. tells of his son Emmett Jr. -- A young Marine Rifleman in the Frozen Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War. Roughly, 73 years ago today.!The temperatures were below zero. 15,000 Allied troops were attacked by 120,000 Chinese. By Late December, the remaining Forces were evacuated by a 75 mile march out. An estimated 100,000 civilian evacuees left with the Forces. In that month, Allied forces suffered 12,000 casualties, including 3,000 KIA and 6,000 WIA. Emmett Jr, was evacuated for frostbite which led to full disability later in his life. Music by Boxcar Willie - Army Pilot in Korean War#C...
2023-11-2809 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh14 Specials Ep4 Westlake War Heroes - New MusicWith the 2023 Wars in Israel and Ukraine, and Veterans Day, it brings to mind stories of our local Westlake heroes. Emmett Shelton Sr. knew four, personally. Some of their stories have been told on separate OUR WESTLAKE Episodes but their Valor deserves a focus. Unlike Austin High Football stars like Austin's Overton Gang, these heroes were regular Westlake guys who learned how to shoot before they could read. Take Buck Simpson (WWI) he never learned to read or tell time - but he was declared a hero compared to the more famous Sargent York. When the few...
2023-11-1228 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh14 Specials Ep2 Austin Ntl Bank Pt 1Emmett Shelton Sr. tells memories of early banking in Austin, in particular Austin Ntl. Bank and its predecessor First Ntl. Bank of Austin -- Roughly 100  years ago. In the early 1900s, Emmett's father, John E. Shelton, partnered with AO Sambo and began his law firm in an office on the second floor above the Austin Ntl. Bank on the east side of 5th and Congress. As a young child, Emmett visited the law office often and remembers the early elevator and bank folks. One man Emmett remembered in particular was wealthy Mr. Gillfillan who helped Emmett sell bon...
2023-11-0623 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh6 Tx Politics Ep 10 Inside Austin - From our Bridge to LBJEmmett Shelton Sr. tells of his experiences in state and local politics Getting bonds and acquiring the land for the bridge to WLH and then 40 yeas later named for him. Lobbyist for a state trade association. Emmett organized the "Good Government League" to change the direction of the Austin city council and made Frank Erwin (anti-union) as chair.  Emmett worked in the background of state and local conventions and  helped Gov. Shivers be the state delegate from Travis County. And then, he heard Eisenhower's campaign speech! He was so moved, he organized Texas Democrats for Ike. His last...
2023-09-1831 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh12 WLH Lost '94 Tapes Ep3 Emmett Reflects at 89 Pt3Lost Tapes - A 1994 interview by Linsey LaneAt the age of 89, Emmett Shelton Sr. reflects on the strength of family love through the generations of his family and in his law practice.He tells some of his favorite stories, including Hattie, Rob Roy and land development -- always with just a few new details. And a special guest appearance by Joyce. Emmett has an interesting perspective in answering a question about the anxiety the younger generation has about the future. He advices the younger generation to be honest, be the best you can, don't spend...
2023-09-1132 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh12 WLH Lost '94 Tapes Ep 2 Incorporate WLH Part2We Just Found More Lost Tapes!!Emmett Shelton, Sr. recorded this 1994 interview about Developing Westlake Hills. (It's marked Kimmell WLH 94).Emmett shares memories of his work over the previous 50 years. He discusses his views of the need for public parkland in Westlake - he felt each family should have their own parkland. Emmett tells about bringing the newer Westlake children to the little country Eanes School and -- now, 50 years later Eanes Westlake are best in Nation. He talks of the first plan for a discount chain store that was re-buffed.Emmett tells some WLH h...
2023-09-0716 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh12 WLH Lost '94 Tapes Ep 1 1994 Developing WLH Pt.1We Just Found More Lost Tapes!!Emmett Shelton, Sr. recorded his 1994 interview about Developing Westlake Hills. (It's marked Kimmell WLH 94). Emmett shares memories of early work with banks on appraisals, work with planners and issues like drainage and erosion control on hill country developments. He tells of a project his son, Jeffery Dochen, took on, the Forests of Westlake. And, then Emmett shares a detailed, first-hand account of the 1961 fire that threatened our community's whole world.Emmett was asked about his proudest accomplishment - he responded --the building of Our Westlake -- 4-5 thousand acres...
2023-09-0433 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh11 Dripping Springs Tales Ep5 Doc SheltonEmmett Shelton Sr. tells us about his uncle, a founding father of Dripping Springs, Dr. E.P. Shelton. Emmett starts off with the aftermath of the Hanging of Uncle Sam and the disappearance of Great Grandpa Shelton. Great Grandma was left with 4 children in 1870s Central Texas. She became a school teacher.  Uncle Ed always wanted to be a doctor. In the summer of 1885, he and his brother John E. picked cotton at a ranch on Onion Creek. Uncle Ed went to Louisville for one year and after graduation, he settled in Dripping Springs and married Lulu Sp...
2023-08-2417 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh11 Dripping Springs Tales Ep 4 Grandpa W.H.GreerEmmett Shelton, Sr. tells stories of the Greer-side of the family out in Dripping Springs -- dating back to a "plantation" in Navasota before the Civil War.  Emmett recounts his earliest memory of visiting Great GrandMa Greer prior to her death.  After a long life, with few modern conveniences  - Great Grandma was run over by a train!!GrandPa Greer (William Henry Greer) served in the Civil War and met and married Grandma in 1872 at the Johnson Institute. He moved to Fitzhugh Rd. and was a horse trader after the War. They had seven children. Emmett tells a mem...
2023-08-2129 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh11 Westlake Tales Ep3 Joyce Shelton Patron Saint of the PeninsulaEmmett Shelton Sr. shares an intimate portrait of his second wife and business partner, Joyce Shelton, his greatest inspiration in his life.  They married in 1962 with a partnership that spanned 40 years. They worked hand-in-hand to envision a new community Westlake Hills. They wanted residential development of one-acre minimum lot size. They didn't sell houses, they sold land and dreams. She crafted property lines to save Westlake's majestic trees.   When Loop 360 was proposed, Joyce and Emmett donated their Westlake right-of-way. They bought back Westlake property they had sold in the proposed easement and also donated it for the new highway. 
2023-08-0735 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh10 Raising Westlake Ep5 - Americanism in Austin SchoolsEmmett Shelton Sr. records one of our family's proudest moments, Emmett Jr. was recognized in 1983 by the Ntl. Freedom Foundation for his Americanism Program in Austin Schools.  Recent National Surveys show Patriotism is in decline in 2023. How will Americans face our next National challenge? What is missing? Dating back to Terry's Ranger in the Civil War, Shelton men have been eager to volunteer to fight our Wars. At age 38, with a wife and three boys at home, Emmett Sr. worked to get into the Marine Corp after Pearl Harber. Following in his Dad's footprints, Emmett J...
2023-07-0423 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeCh10 Raising Westlake - Ep4 Jeffery DochenEmmett Shelton Sr. tells stories of his second family, after marrying Joyce and her son Jeffery Dochen in 1962. The stories tell of working through many of the same issues other blended families face. Jeffery helped Emmett clear land, plan new subdivisions, build Westlake Hills and later took over for Emmett and Joyce as a major broker for people looking for that perfect piece of land in Our Westlake - Paradise.Note:  Many of you remember Joyce Shelton, the Patron Saint of the Peninsula. Joyce was Jeffery's mother and her birthday is July 4. We publish this Episode on h...
2023-07-0416 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeChap 7 Baker Bandits - Ep. 6 Proud Marine Father's Tale                Emmett Shelton Sr. joined the Marines at 37 and served in WWII.  Emmett Jr. was in his teens and joined the Reserve. He was called to duty in Korea only a few years after his Dad came back from WWII.                 Emmett Sr. tells stories of Emmett Jr.'s Marine experience in the Korean War, including Defending Freedom at the Chosin Reservoir. Emmett Jr. was evacuated for severe frostbite. While recuperating, he Defended Westlake Land and his Family.               Austin Marines' efforts in Korea were honored with a visit from Marine General Clements and a celebration at the Shelton's Westlake hilltop home.For ma...
2023-04-2720 minOur Westlake
Our WestlakeChap 7 Baker Bandits - Ep. 1 Chosin Reservoir BattleEmmett Shelton Jr. grew up in Westlake Hills. He joined the Marine Corps Reserves and at 16 and right after graduation from Austin High in 1950, was called to duty. Within 6 months, he was a BAR rifleman in one of the cruelest battles of the Korean War, Chosin Reservoir. His buddy was shot within 10 minutes of his first battle. And it got tougher. Emmett suffered severe frostbite and received 100 percent disability. Emmett recovered and became the Westlake Hills Marshall. He continued to fight as leader of the Austin American Legion Post 76, publisher of a Baker Bandits Newsletter, leader of an A...
2023-04-0913 minMortgage Advice Podcast
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2021-07-2506 minMortgage Advice Podcast
Mortgage Advice PodcastFinancing Your First AirBNB PropertyFinancing your first Airbnb Property is not as hard as you think.  There are a few ways that you can acquire investment property and obtain your first Airbnb property. SHOW LESS🏠 Get Pre-Approved / Refi Online! https://plus.preapp1003.com/Emmett-De... **Checkout our Airbnb Listing 🏠 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/48653062 📱 Facebook Messenger I will Answer any Mortgage and Real Estate Question you have https://m.me/emmett.dempsey2 🌐 Go to my website: https://dempseymortgage.com 📸 Follow Me on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/emmettdempsey 💼 Follow Me on LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmettmor... 💌 Email Me emmett@tcmortgage.com  📞 Call / Text Me...
2021-07-2505 minMortgage Advice Podcast
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2021-05-2106 minMortgage Advice Podcast
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Mortgage Advice PodcastFlying Panda Port St Lucie FloridaFlying Panda Port St Lucie Florida is a great place to bring the kids.  Here is a little video of me jumping with my 3 younger kids on a typical Dempsey Saturday.   For more info go to: https://www.flyingpanda.info/ ❤ Enjoying this video?  Be sure to L I K E  and S H A R E  the love. ❤ I'm a 10+ year mortgage professional here in Port St Lucie, Florida.  I am a US Army Veteran (AIRBORNE!) husband and father of 4 lovely kids...and a Belgian Ma...
2019-11-2203 minMortgage Advice Podcast
Mortgage Advice PodcastHome Appraisal ProcessWhat is the Home Appraisal Process?  What does an appraiser do?  What do they look for?  Watch this video to find out.  Please comment, subscribe, and share! ❤ Enjoying this video?  Be sure to L I K E  and S H A R E  the love. ❤ I'm a 10+ year mortgage professional here in Port St Lucie, Florida.  I am a US Army Veteran (AIRBORNE!) husband and father of 4 lovely kids...and a Belgian Malinois named Leo.  I love helping families with their home loan needs.   Want to know y...
2019-11-2204 minMortgage Advice Podcast
Mortgage Advice PodcastTitle Insurance ExplainedTitle Insurance Explained - What Is It and Why Do You Need It?  Watch to find out more! ❤ Enjoying this podcast?  Be sure to L I K E  and S H A R E  the love. ❤ I'm a 10+ year mortgage professional here in Port St Lucie, Florida.  I am a US Army Veteran (AIRBORNE!) husband and father of 4 lovely kids...and a Belgian Malinois named Leo.  I love helping families with their home loan needs.   Want to know your mortgage options?  Visit my site for your fre...
2019-11-2203 minMortgage Advice Podcast
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2019-11-2203 minNolan Emmett
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Mortgage Advice PodcastMortgage DisclosuresMortgage Disclosures.  What are they?  What is all that paper work anyway?  Essentially they acknowledge that you applied for a mortgage.  They are NOT the final figures!  You do that  ❤ Enjoying this episode?  Be sure to L I K E  and S H A R E  the love. ❤ I'm a 10+ year mortgage professional here in Port St Lucie, Florida.  I am a US Army Veteran (AIRBORNE!) husband and father of 4 lovely kids...and a Belgian Malinois named Leo.  I love helping families with their home loan needs.   Want...
2019-09-0803 minMortgage Advice Podcast
Mortgage Advice PodcastPort St Lucie Flordida | Top Five ParksIn this video we explore the Top Five Parks in Port St Lucie Florida.  I am a father of 4 kids, and finding good parks to keep them entertained is a MUST!  Here are five of our favorites around the city.   ❤ Enjoying this episode?  Be sure to L I K E  and S H A R E  the love. ❤ I'm a 10+ year mortgage professional here in Port St Lucie, Florida.  I am a US Army Veteran (AIRBORNE!) husband and father of 4 lovely kids...and a Belgian Malinois named Leo.  I love helping...
2019-09-0806 minMortgage Advice Podcast
Mortgage Advice PodcastMortgage Refinance ProcessAre you looking to refinance your mortgage?  Are you curious about the mortgage refinance process?  Well this video lays out the key steps you need to do to make sure your mortgage refinance goes smoothly.  Also included is a Mortgage Coach comparison showing the benefits of cash out and payment savings.  I also show what would happen when you reinvest the difference.  Its a HUGE savings and wealth building tool!  Check it out! ❤ Enjoying this episode?  Be sure to L I K E  and S H A R E  the love. ❤ I'm a 1...
2019-09-0806 minMortgage Advice Podcast
Mortgage Advice PodcastBank Statement Mortgage - Self-Employed Lending SolutionsThe Bank Statement Mortgage can help the self employed get a mortgage that they would ordinarily be turned down for.  Have you been in the same business for at least 2 years?  Then a bank statement mortgage loan may be right for you! ❤ Enjoying this episode?  Be sure to L I K E  and S H A R E  the love. ❤ I'm a 10+ year mortgage professional here in Port St Lucie, Florida.  I am a US Army Veteran (AIRBORNE!) husband and father of 4 lovely kids...and a Belgian Malinois named Leo.  I lo...
2019-09-0802 minMortgage Advice Podcast
Mortgage Advice PodcastDebt To Income Ratio For Mortgage - Calculation And DiscussionHow to Calculate the Debt To Income Ratio For Getting A Mortgage.  Your Debt to Income or DTI is a very important metric. It can mean the difference between your loan getting approved or denied.  Make sure you know your DTI! ❤ Enjoying this episode?  Be sure to L I K E  and S H A R E  the love. ❤ I'm a 10+ year mortgage professional here in Port St Lucie, Florida.  I am a US Army Veteran (AIRBORNE!) husband and father of 4 lovely kids...and a Belgian Malinois named Leo.  I love help...
2019-09-0804 minMortgage Advice Podcast
Mortgage Advice PodcastTwo VA Loans At The Same Time - Secondary Entitlement Explained!Can you have two VA loans at the same time?  Yes you can!  Watch this video to find out more about your secondary entitlement.   ❤ Enjoying this episode?  Be sure to L I K E  and S H A R E  the love. ❤ I'm a 10+ year mortgage professional here in Port St Lucie, Florida.  I am a US Army Veteran (AIRBORNE!) husband and father of 4 lovely kids...and a Belgian Malinois named Leo.  I love helping families with their home loan needs.   Want to know your mortgage options?  Visit my site for your free evaluation:
2019-09-0804 minMortgage Advice Podcast
Mortgage Advice PodcastVA Funding Fee ExplainedThe VA Funding Fee Explained - Know how much you will pay based on your situation as a veteran borrower.   ❤ Enjoying this episode?  Be sure to L I K E  and S H A R E  the love. ❤ I'm a 10+ year mortgage professional here in Port St Lucie, Florida.  I am a US Army Veteran (AIRBORNE!) husband and father of 4 lovely kids...and a Belgian Malinois named Leo.  I love helping families with their home loan needs.   Want to know your mortgage options?  Visit my site for your free evaluation: https://dempseymortg...
2019-09-0804 minMortgage Advice Podcast
Mortgage Advice PodcastBuying A Home With A VA Loan - The 5 Step ProcessBuying A Home With A VA Loan?  This video walks through the 5 steps of the process.  Most importantly talk to a lender like me that is a veteran and can walk you through the process! ❤ Enjoying this episode?  Be sure to L I K E  and S H A R E  the love. ❤ I'm a 10+ year mortgage professional here in Port St Lucie, Florida.  I am a US Army Veteran (AIRBORNE!) husband and father of 4 lovely kids...and a Belgian Malinois named Leo.  I love helping families with their home loan needs.   Want to know your...
2019-09-0805 minMortgage Advice Podcast
Mortgage Advice PodcastClient Testimonial - The Brambles Client Testimonial from Sarah Gerald Bramble and Perry Bramble.  They are both Army Veterans, and I love helping my fellow vets buy a home! They bought using their VA loan, and got a great deal and we closed in under 30 days!  Honored to have helped them with their VA purchase   ❤ Enjoying this podcast?  Be sure to L I K E  and S H A R E  the love. ❤  I'm a 10+ year mortgage professional here in Port St Lucie, Florida.   I am a US Army Veteran (AIRBORNE!) husband and father of 4 lovely kids...and a Belgian Malinois name...
2019-08-1701 minMortgage Advice Podcast
Mortgage Advice PodcastFlorida Property Taxes - 3 Benefits of the Homestead ExemptionFlorida Property Taxes are an important topic to understand when looking to purchase a home.  Understanding how they work is a key point in your due diligence that I can help you with.  Check out the property appraiser websites in your county to check the tax bills of properties you are interested in.  Some links: St Lucie County - https://www.paslc.org Martin County - http://fl-martin-appraiser.governmax.com Palm Beach County - https://www.pbcgov.org/papa/ ❤ Enjoying this podcast?  Be sure to L I K...
2019-08-1703 minMortgage Advice Podcast
Mortgage Advice PodcastFHA vs Conventional - Which Mortgage Is Best? FHA vs Conventional - Which is a better mortgage?  It depends!  FHA and Conventional each have their own advantages and disadvantages.  Watch this video to learn more!   ❤ Enjoying this podcast?  Be sure to L I K E  and S H A R E  the love. ❤   I'm a 10+ year mortgage professional here in Port St Lucie, Florida.  I am a US Army Veteran (AIRBORNE!) husband and father of 4 lovely kids...and a Belgian Malinois named Leo.  I love helping families with their home loan needs.     Want to know your mortgage options?  Visit my site for your free evalu...
2019-06-0407 minMortgage Advice Podcast
Mortgage Advice PodcastPort St Lucie Florida Tour Series - Popstroke In Tradition Port St Lucie Florida Tour Series - Pop Stroke In Tradition  Come view a little tour of Port St Lucie's newest entertainment venue!  ❤ Enjoying this video?  Be sure to L I K E  and S H A R E  the love. ❤  I'm a 10+ year mortgage professional here in Port St Lucie, Florida.  I am a US Army Veteran (AIRBORNE!) husband and father of 4 lovely kids...and a Belgian Malinois named Leo.  I love helping families with their home loan needs.    Want to know your mortgage options?  Visit my site for your free evaluation:  https://dempseymortgage.com  B L O G ➳ https://dempsey...
2019-04-1203 minMortgage Advice Podcast
Mortgage Advice PodcastClient Testimonial - The Apontes! Client Testimonial from Angel and Erica Aponte.  They are a lovely couple, and I am thrilled that I was able to help their family with their mortgage needs.  They were able to buy a newly built home and close in 17 days!!  Thank you again to Ashley Kane from Branca Realty who is a super star!      ❤ Enjoying this video?  Be sure to L I K E  and S H A R E  the love. ❤  I'm a 10+ year mortgage professional here in Port St Lucie, Florida.  I am a US Army Veteran (AIRBORNE!) husband and father of 4 lovely kids...and a Belgian Mal...
2019-04-1201 minMortgage Advice Podcast
Mortgage Advice PodcastClosing Disclosure (CD) ExplanationClosing Disclosure Explanation from Emmett Dempsey.  The HUD-1 is no longer used for most loans.  Learn more about the Closing Disclosure (CD).   #TRID #ClosingDisclosure #Mortgage ❤ Enjoying this podcast?  Be sure to L I K E  and S H A R E  the love. ❤ I'm a 10+ year mortgage professional here in Port St Lucie, Florida.  I am a US Army Veteran (AIRBORNE!) husband and father of 4 lovely kids...and a Belgian Malinois named Leo.  I love helping families with their home loan needs.   Wa...
2019-03-3108 minMortgage Advice Podcast
Mortgage Advice PodcastWelcome To Emmett Dempsey's Mortgage PodcastWelcome to my Podcast! I would love to help you and your family with your next home loan. I hope you find these videos informative as you begin the mortgage process for you or someone you know. Please like, subscribe and share!! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dempseymortgagegroup Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emmettmortgage LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mortgageloansflorida Twitter - https://twitter.com/emmettmortgage Website - https://www.dempseymortgage.com https://youtu.be/ypklIyjRtDY I Welcome the Opportunity to Assist you with a FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, Reverse Mortgage, Non-QM or Refinance Home Loan. ...
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