July thunderstorm patterns and weather myths in Almanac Q A
The Old Farmer's Almanac explains that thunderstorms are not confined to July with summer being prime but can occur year round. They tend to occur in the Gulf Coast and western southeastern states in the afternoon with Great Plains storms more common in late day and are tied to warm moist air meeting cooler high altitude air.
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Edgar Degas
Hitler
Ernest “Papa” Hemingway
Bull Run
St. Mary Magdalene
Gregor Mendel
D.G
Burlington
Gulf Coast
Great Plains
H.F
Valrice
Fla
Old Farmer's Almanac
Main St
Dublin
Almanac.com
Do deer eat roses in sunny yards and hedges
Q and A column notes deer love roses but shun some extremely thorny varieties. Readers are advised to consult nurseries for thorny rose lists to deter browsing.
Wildfire Safety Advice for South Texas Residents
In South Texas homes near woodlands face wildfire risk as summer nears. The article urges planning escape routes, creating a 30 to 100 foot safety zone, clearing combustible debris, securing water sources, labeling driveways, and consulting local fire departments or the San Antonio Area American Red Cross for guidance and emergency numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Fire Department
Public Health and Safety Office
Wilson County
San Antonio Area
American Red Cross
Mobilizing Communities To Reduce Child Type 2 Diabetes
Extension agent Marilyn Bullock reports diabetes is increasingly diagnosed in youth with type 2 cases rising to 20 30 percent after 1994. A free workshop for community leaders on July 28 at Texas A M University Kingsville offers strategies to combat obesity in children, with preregistration by July 21 and a lunch fee. Contact 830-393-7357 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Bullock
South Texas
Texas A&m University
Reach Out Guidance for Teens on Drug Use
A teen suggests telling parents about a 16 year old sibling drinking and using marijuana. It advises discussing concerns with the brother, involving parents, and seeking help from a guidance counselor or addiction professional, noting risks and the disease of addiction.
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Lowe Family Foundation
Lowefamily.org
Orange Garnished Rice Mounds with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Recipe notes indicate a rice dish served in orange garnished mounds with optional balsamic vinaigrette. Yields 4106 servings.
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Wilsoncountynews.com
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Fryling
Pope
Odenwald
Crowder
Jerry Parsons
KKYX
St. Augustine
KLUP
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Calvin Finch
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Bexar County
Wilson County News
P.O
Floresville
Saws.org
South
Lowe
Uly
Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Emerson
Waldo
H. D. Thoreau
St. Vincent
St. Jacob’s Day
Dept. AU
Farmer's Almanac
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