Choosing Effective Home Insulation Basics and R numbers
Texas A&M extension expert Pat Seaman outlines four basics for proper insulation including R numbers, where to insulate, and moisture barriers. It covers types such as mineral wool, cellulose, and foam, plus practical tips on deploying insulation and alternative energy savings like caulking and weather stripping.
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College Station
Pat Seaman
Seaman
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Valley Stock Show Improves Facilities at Mercedes
Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show president Jack Schwarz reports $65,000 in improvements since last year, including a larger coliseum, new lighting, 42 stalls, and space for feed companies. Hog and fryer areas gain ventilation and shade. one pay gate admission continues. The 39th Annual show runs March 15–19 with parades, rodeos, dances, mini circus, petting zoo, and exhibits. Senator John Tower to speak at the shrimp association dinner in Brownsville.
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Mercedes
Jack Schwarz
Coliseum
Schwarz
Garden tools and insulation tips from Texas extension
A vintage digest highlights essential garden tools and insulation options. It covers shovels, spades, rakes, cultivators, sprayers, pruners, and wheelbarrows, plus mineral wool insulation forms and the need for proper treatment to avoid moisture, odor, and fire risks with guidance to contact County Extension Offices for area specifics.
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Seaman
Texas
Honor students omitted from Garriga Elementary list
Two honor students, Fred Kielhorn on A honor roll and Susan Harries on A and B honor rolls, were not listed in Garriga Elementary’s third six weeks report. Moose Membership meetings are held Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the old Firemans Hall, Port Isabel, with charter membership closing soon.
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Garriga Elementary School
Fred Kielhorn
Susan Harries
Moose
Firemans Hall
Port Isabel
Moose Fraternity
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