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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 min
Our WestlakeChap 5 KKK in Austin -1882 Lynching of Uncle Sam 'Mob Law' was common 'justice' in Central Texas, roughly 150 years ago. Emmett's Great Great Uncle Sam Shelton was a wild cowboy in Belton in 1880s. He was arrested one night for attempted murder of a deputy and his teen son was jailed with him. A Mob took Uncle Sam from the Belton Jail with a Black Man, Mr. Keys. They were hung on an oak on the Hilltop. Sam's teen brother, Terrell, was spared and witnessed the hanging. Sam's brother and Civil War hero (James K. Polk Shelton), revenged the killers. He was tried and acquitted. However, he soon...
2025-09-2212 min
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 min
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 min
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 min
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 min
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 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...
2025-04-2205 minOur WestlakeCh14 Specials Ep7 Polk Shelton - WLH Original MusicEmmett Shelton Sr.'s son Polk Shelton shares a medley of his original tunes for the Austin radio station around 2000. Emmett Shelton Sr. raised Polk in Westlake. Polk followed his father's footsteps into criminal law in Austin. However, his real love was writing songs and playing music with his friends - especially at Austin's historic Saxon Pub.Sending Love from the Shelton Family!1) Do You Really Want a Christmas Tree this Year2) Daddy's Dreams Are in the Hills3) Old Truck4) Blood Brothers5) Ordinary Things #polksheltonMusic Written and Performed by Polk Shelton
2025-04-1317 minOur 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 minOur WestlakeChap 2 - Peninsula - Epis 5 - Trail of Madrones / Bull Mountain HistoryEmmett Shelton, Sr. tells of his partnership with Sterling Holloway in developing the High Road and Trail of Madrones, making the Westlake Highlands accessible. Emmett also tells of riding horseback from where the County Line Restaurant is now located, to seal the deal with an investor the Bull Mountain property. Keep in mind, there were no roads in the Highlands at that time, no Pennybacker Bridge, no Loop 360, no Toro Canyon - just Westlake Drive.For maps and other info check out our Facebook page: Our WestlakeStories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted b...
2025-04-0113 minOur 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 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 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 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 WestlakeCh2 Building Roads Ep104 High Road and PartnershipsEmmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) was the original developer of Westlake HIlls. He tells of the partnership of Sterling Holloway that lead to the expansion in the High Road and Bull Mountail.Music: Daddy's Dreams by Emmett's son Polk SheltonFor maps and other info check out our Facebook page: Our WestlakeStories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.
2025-02-1809 minOur 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 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 WestlakeCh2 Building Roads Ep101 West Lake Drive to Redbud and DamEmmett Shelton (1905-2000) Original Developer of West Lake Hills tells stories from the 1930s-40s about building Westlake Drive, connecting the Bee Cave Road to Redbud Trail and the Dam Site. The WPA had funding to improve access to the new lake. Emmett tells of negotiating the land purchases with the original owners. He designed and built the roads with county assistance.Music: Daddys Dreams by Polk Shelton, Emmett's SonFor maps and other info check out our Facebook page: Our WestlakeStories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled an...
2025-02-0810 minOur WestlakeCh1 Developing Westlake Ep105 Cedar Crest Night ClubEmmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) tells us of the changes that came to Westlake Hills in the 1930s. Prohibition ended. Bee Cave Road was paved. Electricity came to the Bee Cave Road area. Mervin Ash was the King Pin of gamblers in Austin. He partnered with Emmett and brother Polk, to rehabilitate the old Moose Head Lodge (at the future site of County Line on the Hill). He invested in gambling equipment and fine food and the Nightclub was packed. Westlake's Las Vegas. #CountylineonthehillMusic "Daddy's Dreams by Emmett's Son Polk Sh...
2025-02-0508 min
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 min
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 min
Our WestlakeCh21 Austin Tales Ep1 Texas '20s Hot Oil Fortunes Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) shares several stories about the "Texas Hot Oil" business, and its impact on struggling families and a ex-governor, roughly 100 years ago. Our first story is about the difference an oil strike can make in a family. Mrs. O.H. Davenport is the namesake of Westlake's Davenport Ranch. Her family struck it rich in South Texas when the railroad condemned part of their ranch. The family kept the mineral rights and made their fortune when oil was discovered. Next, Emmett tells his first-hand experience in the "1920s Texas Hot Oil" business. It was short-lived - low-tech, sucking...
2024-11-2612 min
Our WestlakeCh20 Tx Rangers Ep1 Buck Stops w Capt. Frank Hamer Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells of his first-hand experiences with the famous Capt. Frank Hamer of the Texas Rangers in the 1930s. Emmett was a close person friend of Capt. Hamer and provides a glimpse of this famous Texan who took down Bonnie and Clyde. Capt. Hamer was called on to control racial riots in East Texas. He had a reputation as a good shot. He lived in South Austin on Academy Drive. Governor Moody sent Capt. Hamer to Sherman to quell a riot and prevent a lynching - but it was too far gone and the Courthouse burned down. ...
2024-11-1811 min
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 min
Our WestlakeCh 4 Austin Hustlers Ep.9 John Newton Double-Dating Bank Robber 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. Newton and two other men and their wives, robbed the bank in Coleman while it was open. Rangers were in pursuit. John and his wife got stuck in a pasture near Llano going thru a bump-gate. John abandoned the car and money and gave himself up to Rangers. Next Ep.10, John goes to prison - but not for lon...
2024-11-1409 min
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 min
Our WestlakeCh4 Austin Hustlers Ep5 Hattie Ran the Best Lil Whorehouse in TxDear 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 with one of the most famous Whore in Austin, Hattie Valdes. She ran a famous Austin whorehouse known as Hattie's Place. Texas legislators were rumored to be among her frequent customers. Hattie was well-known by most folks in Austin in the 1950s. Emmett tells of his first encounter with Hattie in 1929, she wanted a divorce but had no cash. She paid he...
2024-11-0810 min
Our WestlakeCh6 Tx Politics Ep11 1916 Prohibition - PaPa Opposed with an Open Pocketknife Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells the story of his second experience with Texas politics - South Austin Democratic Precinct Meeting. Emmett was 13. It was 1916 and women had gotten the vote 2 years earlier. The meeting was in a grocery on So. Congress in Austin. The question was Prohibition of Sale of Alcohol. Emmett's father, John E, Shelton, was a local leader and he loved to debate. He was a conservative democrat and a defense attorney. He abstained from alcohol and would not allow it in his house, BUT he opposed Prohibition and felt everyone should be able to make up their mind for...
2024-11-0705 min
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 min
Our WestlakeCh6 Tx Politics Ep10 Meat Cleaver debate over Women Voting!! Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) was my grandad) tells the story of his first experience with Texas politics - South Austin Democratic Precinct Meeting. Emmett was 10. It was 1915 and the question was whether Women could Vote. Emmett's father John E, Shelton, was a local leader, superintendent of schools and then District Atty. He loved to debate and was a conservative democrat. When they hold a Democratic Precinct meet in in a South Austin Meat Market, what can you expect. #texashistory#texaspoliticalhistory#texaspolitics#southaustin#austinhistory#suffrage Music: "Democracy is Coming" by Leonard Cohen Fo...
2024-11-0408 min
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 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 WestlakeCh.4 Austin Gamblers Ep 3 Horses, Table Games and PayoffsCh4 Austin Gamblers - Ep. 3 Horses, Table Games and Payoffs Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) was a defense atty in the 1930s. He shares first-hand stories of rigged horse races, slots and payoffs to local officials. Alamo Downs was popular, but the jockeys rigged many races. In the 1930s, big stakes often meant big losses. Ring-leaders occasionally paid off the losses not wanting to bring down the law on the games. Payoffs to Texas Rangers and the local Sherriff, also kept the games going. Even Andrew Zilker fell to their antics. Some games. like Skillball. were considered acceptable...
2024-10-1215 minOur WestlakeCh 4 Austin Gamblers Ep 2 Hustlers Easy Money & Hills Cafe Emmett 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. Money-making machines, kidnapping, pigeon drop, hot diamonds, loaded dice and the sign game were popular hustles. Local leaders were often victims. Isaac Bledsoe, Austin music businessman, lost $10k on a money-making machine and was later kidnapped and held for ransom. His kidnapper refused to give the money back and went to the penitentiary; the bounty went to open a cafe in Austin. Blacky...
2024-10-0922 minOur 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 min
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 min
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 min
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 min
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 min
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 min
Our WestlakeCh 6 Tx Politics - Ep 5 Old-Times Election Interference Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells first-hand experiences in the 1930-50s in South Texas Politics. He tells of Election interference using poll tax exemption certificates, vote reporting and other shenanigans. Austin's Shelton Law Firm represented many of the South Texas border county officials, including Sen. Archie Parr, (who never lost an election) his son was County Judge George Parr in Duval County. Judge Raymond was in Zapata County. Due to the high number of illiterate, non-English speaking voters, these county officials saw opportunities, and they used them. Emmett tells of financial manipulations with warrants and bonds. Mr. Baker was a banker and 'k...
2024-09-0624 min
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 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 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 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 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 WestlakeChap.3 - Cedar Choppers - Ep.2 - Ernest Thurman - WLH Dance Pavillion Dreams Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells of the life of Ernest Thurman in the 1920s and 30s. Ernest sold Emmett 50 acres of land for $50 worth of lumber. The family built a Dance Pavillion on Bee Cave Road across from the County Line. The Thurmans were bootleggers and had a good business with drinking and dancing at the pavilion. Ernest was a hard worker, who lived off the land and carried a gun. Emmett defended him in court. In time, Ernest and his father-in-law (Albert Brusk) did not get along when they drank. One night, the feud ended with a shooting deat...
2024-08-1614 minOur 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 min
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 min
Our WestlakeCh 5 - Shelton v. KKK - Ep 1 - Murder on 6th Street Emmett Shelton Sr. tells the first-hand account of murder charges brought by his father against 21 prominent members of the KKK in Austin in 1921. The KKK promoted 'law and order' and many local officials in Austin and San Marcos were members. The KKK opposed bootleggers and sent a note warning the Shelton Law firm to "get out of town" for its work defending bootleggers. Emmett's father, John E. Shelton, took the matter in his own hands - to determine who his friends were. A Klan meeting on E. 6th Street, and a mistaken identity, lead of the fatal shooting death...
2024-08-0421 min
Our WestlakeCh 8 Early South Austin Ep 2 Growing Up 100 Years Ago Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) tells of growing Up in South Austins 100 years ago. His was a difficult home birth without a doctor. As the 5th of six boys, that was not his mother's first challenge! No cars, no lights, no inside plumbing - life was very different in South Austin. Emmett tells of seeing the first airplane, the first street-car and playing with the boys of the Deaf School. Crisis shook the family when brother Earl was shot gathering pecans near Travis High. South Austin was a different place 100 years ago but the boys were much the same! ...
2024-07-2325 min
Our WestlakeCh 8 Early South Austin - Ep 3 - Eastern Area Families and Businesses Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) tells of the Eastern area of South Austin in the 1920s. Emmett was born at home on West Live Oak in South Austin. A friend had the first bicycle, and they watched the first streetcar on So. Congress. We had a blacksmith Bakery, Feed Store, Livery, Grocery, Saloon and others. Emmett tells of John Wendy's Store at Barton Springs Rd. and Lamar. It was the last store before Dripping Springs and Bee Cave. If you live in So. Austin or had family living in So. Austin in the early 1900s - you will learn something abo...
2024-07-1625 min
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 min
Our WestlakeChap 6 - Tx Politics - Epis 1 Political Conventions 100 years Ago Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) tells the story of Mr. J.H. Patton, state delegate from Oak Hill, and his hair-raising buggy and train ride to the 1894 Dallas Democratic Convention. It was a tie vote to choose Charlie Culberson for Governor of Texas. Patton made it just in time to determine the course of Texas history. Next Emmett tells the story of his first Democratic State Convention in 1932 in Lubbock when Ma Ferguson defeated Ross Sterling for Governor. Emotions ran high. Dan Moody's faction supported Sterling and one of them caught a hot mike at the podium.Music by: De...
2024-07-1217 min
Our WestlakeCh 8 Early South Austin Ep 1 West Congress Businesses and Families Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) was born and lived in on West Live Oak in South Austin, roughly 100 years ago. He tells colorful stories about life in the early 1900s on the streets of South Austin. This episode focuses on the West side of Congress Ave. Landmarks include the Lone Oak Gas Station at the South edge of town; Feuds over the Gravel Pits on the floodplain banks of the Colorado; and the Deaf School. Stories of the first alligator in town and my coon trade. If you had family in the area, their name is likely mentioned. Emmett recorded t...
2024-07-1120 min
Our WestlakeChap 6 Tx Politics - Epis 2 - So.Austin Precinct Mtgs - Suffrage and ProhibitionAs our Nation moves into election cycle - we want to look back for a glimpse of the local precinct 'conventions' held in store fronts on South Congress Ave. in Austin, Texas - roughly 100 years ago. My Granddad, Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) was born and raised on West Live Oak in South Austin. His father was a prominent lawyer and on the board of the Deaf School. He was active in political debates. In 1915-18, Texas communities grappled with two important changes to society -- Women's Vote and Prohibition of Liquor - to be debated in every small preci...
2024-07-0714 minOur 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 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 WestlakeChap 2 - Peninsula - Ep. 1 - Bee Cave Road to the River - New Opportunities!Emmett Shelton, Sr. (1905-2000) opens this Chapter as he and his wife, Joyce, expand their work in Westlake Hills to the north and west. There were no roads between Bee Cave Road and the River. No Pennybacker Bridge, No Loop 360. Their new range covered the entire Westlake Peninsula. In Episode 1, Emmett describes the territory in the 1930-40, access to Austin, existing roads, and the unclear ownership of much of the land. Emmett includes a colorful story about historic figure Ben Thompson using Bee Creek as a hideout in the 1860s. Westlake has been the Land of Opportunity for Ma...
2024-06-1316 minOur 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 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 WestlakeChap. 1 - Hx of WLH - Epis. 6 - Mt. Stroder and Putnam's HillEmmett Shelton, Sr, (1905-2000) tells of the challenges and reward in the sale of Mt. Stroder, more commonly known as Putnam's Hill. Prof. Mckorkell, from UT bought the tract for $3,000 in 1949. Emmett tells first-hand tales of building the Lakeshore Addition for access to the lake. Ike Young's still had been operating on the lake and a revenue agent had been killed. It is home to Little Bee Springs where Ben Thompson would hide. Lots of history...The times, they are a changing!!!!Music: Daddy's Dreams by Polk Shelton - Emmett's Son#Austinhistory#westlakehistory
2024-05-3010 minOur 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 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 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 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 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 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 min
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 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 WestlakeCh14 Specials Ep3 Austin Ntl Bank Pt2In Part 2, Emmett Shelton Sr tells memories of working with the Austin National Bank to develop Westlake Hills. One of Emmett's favorite tales is his work buying the land for the Low Water Bridge in 1937 to provide Westlakers access to the City of Austin. In 1920, Emmett got his first account at ANB to finance a trip to the first Boy Scout Jamboree in England. In 1924, when our rich aunt Lizzie Johnson died, John E. got her $80k on deposit at another bank transferred to ANB -- this gave the Shelton's a good credit rating with ANB. And...
2023-11-0627 minOur 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 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 min
Our WestlakeCh6 Tx Politics Ep 9 Sand Beach Reserve, Deep Eddy, and WPAEmmett Shelton Sr. tells of his first-hand personal experiences as an Insider with state and local politics. His earliest experiences were with Governor and Mrs. Ferguson.Next, tale is set when FDR as president and the Work Progress Administration Relief Organization was created to build roads and bridges (2k employees in Travis Co). Emmett got on the committee to run the local Relief work and built a lifelong friendship with Judge Raymond from Laredo that paid off later.#texashistory#austinhistory#austintexas#wpaMusic: Democracy is Coming by to the...
2023-09-1430 minOur 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 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 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 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 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 WestlakeCh11 Westlake Tales Ep6 Granddaughter Jennifer - FutureEmmett Shelton Sr. proclaims one of his greatest inspirations was the birth of Jennifer Shelton, Emmett's middle-son's, Gil's daughter. What a blessing! Sending love thru Gil and Jennifer's voices! Everyday love.For maps and other info check out our Facebook page: Our WestlakeStories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.
2023-08-0703 minOur 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 WestlakeCh10 Raising Westlake Ep 6 John Henry Faulk on AmericanismEmmett Shelton Sr. recorded this Americanism Assembly at Fulmore Jr. High in 1982. The speaker is South Austin native, and Fulmore graduate in 1920, John Henry Faulk. Most of the students knew him from his recurring appearances on the TV show "He-Haw" but they soon learned there was more to John Henry.John Henry focused his talk on the Declaration of Independence and how it ensures freedoms to every American.A bit of Background: While a soldier at Camp Swift, Faulk began writing his own radio scripts. He got an interview at WCBS in New York City...
2023-07-0625 minOur 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 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 WestlakeCh10 Raising Westlake - Ep 3 Young MenWhen Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Emmett joined the Marine Corp and went overseas. He had three young sons at home. On return, He made up for his absence with a move to the "Big House on Caravan Circle - Our Westlake Wilderness".At the age of 70, Emmett Shelton Sr. tells a father's favorite memories of raising young men in Westlake Hills, roughly 100 years ago. For maps and other info check out our Facebook page: Our WestlakeStories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.
2023-06-2922 minOur WestlakeCh10 Raising Westlake Ep2 - Our Boys' DogsAt the age of 70, Emmett Shelton Sr. tells a father's favorite memories of raising young boys, and their dogs, in Westlake Hills, roughly 100 years ago. For Emmett, every day was Father's Day!For maps and other info check out our Facebook page: Our WestlakeStories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.
2023-06-2509 minOur WestlakeCh10 Raising Westlake - Ep 1 Little BoysAt the age of 70, Emmett Shelton Sr. tells a father's favorite memories of raising young boys in Westlake Hills, roughly 100 years ago. Stories include incidents with the boys and bus driver Della Edwards and the Bullian family. For Emmett, every day was Father's Day!For maps and other info check out our Facebook page: Our WestlakeStories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.
2023-06-2212 minOur WestlakeCh8 - Early South Austin Ep 5 Westside Layout and FamiliesEmmett Sr. tells of growing Up in South Austins 100 years ago. South Austin was a different place 100 years ago but the boys were much the same! Music By: Blake SheltonFor maps and other info check out our Facebook page: Our WestlakeStories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.
2023-06-0331 minOur WestlakeCh8 - Early South Austin Ep 4 Growing UpEmmett Sr. tells of growing Up in South Austins 100 years ago. His first story is of his difficult home birth without a doctor. As the 5th of six boys, that was not his mother's first challenge! No cars, no lights, no inside plumbing - life was very different in South Austin. Emmett tells of seeing the first airplane, the first street car and the Deaf School. Crisis shook the family when brother Earl was shot gathering pecans. South Austin was a different place 100 years ago but the boys were much the same! Music By: Blake Shelton...
2023-05-3115 min
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 min
Our WestlakeChap 7 Baker Bandits - Ep. 5 Chosin Interview KVET (5 0f 5)Emmett Shelton Jr. grew up in Westlake and joined the Marine Corps Reserves at 16. He was called to duty right after graduation from Austin High in 1950. Within 6 months, he was a 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. Thirty-six years later, on Thanksgiving Day, Austin Radio station KVET interviewed Emmett Jr. and another Marine from Chosin, Don Childs, in a call-in show about their first-hand experiences. (Part 4 of 5) For ma...
2023-04-2416 min
Our WestlakeChap 7 Baker Bandits - Ep. 4 Chosin Interview KVET (4 0f 5)Emmett Shelton Jr. grew up in Westlake and joined the Marine Corps Reserves at 16. He was called to duty right after graduation from Austin High in 1950. Within 6 months, he was a 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. Thirty-six years later, on Thanksgiving Day, Austin Radio station KVET interviewed Emmett Jr. and another Marine from Chosin, Don Childs, in a call-in show about their first-hand experiences. (Part 4 of 5) For ma...
2023-04-2113 min
Our WestlakeChap 7 Baker Bandits - Ep. 3 Chosin Interview (3 of 5)Emmett Shelton Jr. grew up in Westlake and joined the Marine Corps Reserves at 16. He was called to duty right after graduation from Austin High in 1950. Within 6 months, he was a 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. Thirty-six years later, on Thanksgiving Day, Austin Radio station KVET interviewed Emmett Jr. and another Marine from Chosin, Don Childs, in a call-in show about their first-hand experiences. (Part 3 of 5) For ma...
2023-04-1814 min
Our WestlakeChap. 7 Baker Bandits - Ep. 2 of 5 - Chosin KVET InterviewEmmett Shelton Jr. joined the Marine Corps Reserves at 16 and was called to duty right after graduation from Austin High in 1950. Within 6 months, he was a 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. Thirty-six years later, on Thanksgiving Day, Austin Radio station KVET interviewed Emmett Jr. and another Marine, Don Childs, in a call-in show about their experiences. (Part 2 of 5) For maps and other info check out our Facebook pa...
2023-04-1215 min
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 min
Suicide Zen Forgiveness Stories re Suicide Loss | Ideation | Mental Health | Offering Hope |Empathy for AllCynthia Shelton S3 E7In today's episode we discuss losing a parent as an adult.. And the pain and guilt it can cause.. even though its not your fault. Learning how to go forward.
Cynthia Shelton
Youthful Aging Advocate
CEO at Vibrant Living
Former Director, Career & Technical Education at Oak Harbor School District
Former Director Applied Learning at Shoreline School District
Former Director Vocational Eduction at Federal Way School District
Former Executive Director at Private Initiatives in Public Education (PIPE)
Studied at Colorado State University, University of M...
2022-11-2824 minCynthia Shelton S3 E7In today's episode we discuss losing a parent as an adult.. And the pain and guilt it can cause.. even though its not your fault. Learning how to go forward.
Cynthia Shelton
Youthful Aging Advocate
CEO at Vibrant Living
Former Director, Career & Technical Education at Oak Harbor School District
Former Director Applied Learning at Shoreline School District
Former Director Vocational Eduction at Federal Way School District
Former Executive Director at Private Initiatives in Public Education (PIPE)
Studied at Colorado State University, University of M...
2022-11-2824 minOur WestlakeChap. 1 - Hx of WLH - Epis. 6 - Westlake DriveEmmett Shelton, Sr., (1905-2000) tells the history of the land and development of the Yacht Club Road (now Westlake Drive).For maps and other info check out our Facebook page: Our WestlakeStories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.
2022-11-1511 min
The Leanne Shelton PodcastEp3- Cynthia Painter - Voice, Visibility, and Profitability - Why your voice mattersAre you making your voice heard in your business?
No, I'm not talking about water cooler conversations with colleagues.
I'm talking about putting yourself out there so your ideal clients hear your voice and begin knowing, liking, and trusting you - way before the purchasing stage.
If you're always hiding behind your computer screen - and too scared to do Facebook lives, webinars, workshops, and any other speaking 'things' then today's episode is for you.
I'm chatting with Cynthia Painter from Create Action Now on the topic Voice, Visibility, and Profitability - Why your voice matters.
And it does matter.
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2020-01-2850 min