Shovel-Plow. (open access)

Shovel-Plow.

Patent for the improvement of the shovel plow. The improvement of the shovel plow allows for the adjustment of the plow height as needed.
Date: February 17, 1920
Creator: Urban, John
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 891, Chapter 606 (open access)

86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 891, Chapter 606

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the operation and administration of and practice in and grants provided by courts in the judicial branch of state government; increasing and imposing fees; creating a criminal offense.
Date: June 10, 2019
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bolt Lock (open access)

Bolt Lock

Patent for an improved bolt block that maintains a bolt effectively against axial rotation.
Date: March 23, 1915
Creator: Robinson, Robert John, Sr.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sweep Stock Attachment (open access)

Sweep Stock Attachment

Patent for a plow attachment which allows for more control in regard to how deep the plow digs.
Date: March 15, 1916
Creator: Polasek, John
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Water Quality of Somerville Lake South-Central Texas (open access)

Water Quality of Somerville Lake South-Central Texas

Purpose of this report: This report summarizes the variations of selected water-quality constituents and properties for Somerville Lake based on water-quality records collected from August 1975 to August 1980. The report also contains information on the watershed environment in relation to the quality of water in the impoundment.
Date: 1983
Creator: McPherson, Emma & Mendieta, H. B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Regional Water Plan: Region G (Brazos), 2016, Volume 1. Executive Summary and Regional Water Plan (open access)

Regional Water Plan: Region G (Brazos), 2016, Volume 1. Executive Summary and Regional Water Plan

Water plan for Region G (Brazos) describing water resources and suppliers for the area, usage statistics and forecasts, water needs, water supply plans for each county and city, recommended water management strategies, drought response plans, and the plan creation process.
Date: December 2015
Creator: Brazos G Water Planning Group
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Regional Water Plan: Region G (Brazos), 2016, Volume II. Identification, Evaluation, and Selection of Water Management Strategies (open access)

Regional Water Plan: Region G (Brazos), 2016, Volume II. Identification, Evaluation, and Selection of Water Management Strategies

Volume II of the Water plan for Region G (Brazos) including water management strategies, water conservation methods, wastewater reuse, new reservoirs, expansion of use of certain water sources, and water supply recommendations and projects.
Date: December 2015
Creator: Brazos G Water Planning Group
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Trading Card: Alligator Gar] (open access)

[Trading Card: Alligator Gar]

Trading card issued as part of the Geocache Challenge program for Lake Somerville - Birch Creek State Park, depicting an alligator gar fish. The back of the card includes information about the species.
Date: 2011
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Regional Outlook, 2002: Central Texas Region (open access)

Texas Regional Outlook, 2002: Central Texas Region

Report on economic forecast and outlook for the Central Texas Region describing expected economic change for various industries, employment growth, and county-level analyses.
Date: September 2002
Creator: Texas. Comptroller's Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Regional Outlook, 1992: Central Texas Region (open access)

Texas Regional Outlook, 1992: Central Texas Region

Report on economic forecast and outlook for the Central Texas Region describing expected economic change for various industries, employment growth, and county-level analyses.
Date: 1992
Creator: Texas. Comptroller's Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit

A map of Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit created by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Program. The map outlines where the lake meets the park as well as fishing locations, picnic locations, bathroom locations, hiking and horseback riding trails, etc. There is also small pictures of the fish found in the lake as well as size and catch limits per species.
Date: February 2013
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lake Somerville Trailway

Map of the Lake Somerville Trailway State Park outlining hiking trails and highlighting activities, facilities, and other features such as bathrooms, lodgings, water/electric, etc. It also contains general information for the park and for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date: February 2011
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lake Somerville State Park: Nails Creek Unit

Map of Lake Somerville State Park, Nails Creek Unit, near Somerville in Burleson County, Texas showing the hiking trails, access routes, camp sites, and park amenities. There is information about visiting the park and park regulations included on the map.
Date: February 2015
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lake Somerville State Park: Trails Map

Map of Lake Somerville State Park located near the town of Somerville in Burleson County, Texas. The map is an illustrated topographical map with an included Legend that shows the positions of all the parks amenities within the park. In the right hand corner of the map is a listing of the parks eight "Points of Interest" which include a brief description and GPS coordinates. The reverse side of the map offers information on safety and etiquette. Included is a listing of the trails located in the park with details covering distance, estimated time to traverse, difficulty, and a brief description.
Date: July 2013
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lake Somerville State Park Trailway: Birch and Nails Creek Units

This is a map for Lake Somerville State Park Trailways, including the Birch Creek and Nails Creek Units. The map provides information on its trails, access routes, and a legend showing the location of the parks amenities. The reverse side of the map offers equestrian rules, bicycle rules, general trail rules, and primitive camping rules.
Date: February 2011
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lake Somerville State Park: Birch Creek Unit

This is an illustrated map of Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit near Somerville in Burleson County, Texas. The map show the access routes in the park, camping sites, walking trails, and a legend showing the location of the parks amenities.
Date: February 2015
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Central Texas, December 2011 (open access)

Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Central Texas, December 2011

List of Primary Care Case Management program approved primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, and family planning providers, located in the Central Texas area.
Date: December 2011
Creator: Primary Care Case Management
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Central Texas, June 2011 (open access)

Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Central Texas, June 2011

List of Primary Care Case Management program approved primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, and family planning providers, located in the Central Texas area.
Date: June 2011
Creator: Primary Care Case Management
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Combined Ironing Board and Washstand (open access)

Combined Ironing Board and Washstand

Patent for a combined ironing-board and washstand. This invention is a combination of ironing-boards and wash-stands that can be mounted to the wall. Illustration included.
Date: February 22, 1910
Creator: John H. Havecotte, of Somerville, Texas
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cattle-Guard (open access)

Cattle-Guard

Patent for a cattle-guard on railroad tracks.
Date: January 20, 1903
Creator: Richardson, Columbus John
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cooler (open access)

Cooler

Patent for a cooler for water, milk, and other perishable items. Illustrations included.
Date: April 4, 1911
Creator: Langham, William Wiley
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wire Stretcher (open access)

Wire Stretcher

Patent for a device that improves "wire-stretchers, but also adapted to be used for other purposes" (lines 15-19) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: October 2, 1900
Creator: Calhoun, Albert C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wire-Fastener. (open access)

Wire-Fastener.

Patent for a wire fastener for telegraph poles, which connects to the poles without the use of other wires to tie the fastener to the pole.
Date: December 24, 1907
Creator: Wilburn, Sylvester & Smith, Thomas E.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Low-Pressure Alarm and Indicator for Air-Brakes. (open access)

Low-Pressure Alarm and Indicator for Air-Brakes.

Patent for "air-brake mechanisms in general, and more particularly to the alarms for giving warning when the pressure in the train-pipe drops to a predetermined point and for giving a visual signal when such condition exists" (p. 1, lines 8-13).
Date: October 25, 1900
Creator: Parsons, Avery H.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History