Habits Improve Use Habits with Major Appliances
Readers advised to adopt efficient daily routines for major appliances to maximize energy savings. Tips emphasize timely maintenance, proper usage patterns, and avoiding wasteful habits to reduce electricity consumption and utility costs.
Pronghorns Return to West Texas Ranges
West Texas and Panhandle tourists are seeing more pronghorn antelope as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reports a successful restocking effort. The agency moved pronghorns within the state and imported longhorns from other states, growing the West Texas herd from about 2,400 to roughly 15,000 since 1939 with 5,400 antelopes released across the Trans-Pecos Permian Basin and Panhandle.
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Matching thread weight to fabric for hand darns
When hand sewing a repair choose thread that matches the fabric weight. Heavier thread strains the area and becomes visible, while very fine thread cannot fill a hole adequately.
Cooling savings from higher indoor setpoints
It explains that keeping summertime indoor temperatures above 75 degrees can save energy. Savings range about three to four percent per degree, varying by geographic location.
Summer Program 1980 for Grades 6 to 12 Offered Weekly
A summer schedule lists programs in track golf and basketball for boys and girls. Sessions run June through August with multiple time slots and coaches including Ann Long Lowell Bishop Terri Anderegg Waynette Dolan T J Loafman Bryant and Maskew.
Monahans Swimmers Compete in Lubbock Meet
Five Monahans Swim Club members swam at the Lubbock Long Course Invitational May 24 25 the first 50 meter outdoor meet of the season. Results include Lisa Ward eight place 50 breast and multiple events, Teresa Ward fourth in 50 breast and top placements, Krista Ward 14th in 50 back, Derek Swenson leading in the 50 free and top showings in 50 fly and 100 free, Eric Swenson strong in 50 free and back with high placings.
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Monahans
Lubbock
Lisa Ward
Teresa Ward
Krista Ward
Derek Swenson
Texas Tornadoes Seen Year Round by Climatologists
Texas climatologists at Texas A&M warn twisters can strike any time despite the peak season. They report an average 109 tornadoes touch down annually and Texas leads the nation with 1,425 of 8,560 storms sighted in the decade.
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Fishing Hat Woes Prompt Tips From Readers
In letters to the fishing column readers complain of headaches from tight hats and shrinking after rain. Advice suggests buying hats one size larger and washing them. A caller confirms topwater fly fishing works shoreward, with tips on line handling and lure tricks.
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Sorely
Ann
Tom Mann
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