Population Faces Flu In Winter Health Advisory
The article outlines flu prevention and care during peak season. It notes vaccines mainly for elderly and chronically ill, advises avoiding infected people, and lists symptoms such as fever headache and cough. Rest fluids and light meals are recommended. seek a physician for persistent fever or diagnostic confusion.
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Texas Medical Association
Fall Fertilization Key To Winter Turf Recovery and Weed Control
Texas A&M turfgrass expert Dr. Richard L. Duble urges fall fertilizer on lawns to keep green color and promote spring recovery. Use balanced 12-12-12 or 8-3-8 at one pound nitrogen per 1000 sq ft, avoid high nitrogen on St Augustine to reduce brown patch risk, and apply preemergence herbicides like atrazine or bensu fide for winter weeds. Use labeled rates and avoid mixing around trees and shrubs.
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Richard L. Duble
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Duble
St. Augustine
Texas A&m University System
Engineers Qualify For Apprenticeship Program
Soldiers in engineer jobs gain from a new apprenticeship agreement between the Department of Labor and the U S Army. Lt Col James A Wilhite said the program starts soldiers as bona fide apprentices ending with journey man status for civilian work. The Fort Belvoir based program sets training standards for operators and mechanics and incorporates logbooks, hours, and courses for eligibility.
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Department of Labor
United States Army
Army
James A. Wilhite
U.S. Army Engineer School
Fort Belvoir
Labor Department
International Union of Operating Engineers
Associated General Contractors of America
National Contractors Association
Insulation Cuts Heating Costs This Winter
Texas Agricultural Extension Service expert Dr. Bill Stewart advises homeowners to insulate key areas to cut heating costs. He recommends attic insulation first, then walls and ceilings to achieve high R values, and notes practical installation tips for batt and loose-fill insulation, weather stripping, and efficient fireplace use. A Dec 4 SCORE Small Business Orientation Session at University of Houston is noted.
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Bill Stewart
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Stewart
Texas A&m University System
Texas
University of Houston
Service Corps of Retired Executives
SCORE
University of Houston Continuing Education Center
Small Business Administration
Weekly cafeteria menu December 3 4
On Wednesday December 3 meals include hamburger with slim fries and salad trims and frasted jello. On Thursday December 4 options feature chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes green beans hot rolls and a fruit cup.
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